i3-2312M vs i3-2310M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2310M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.77
+5.5%
Core i3-2312M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.73

Core i3-2310M outperforms Core i3-2312M by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26302672
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3
Power efficiency2.081.97
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)1 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$225

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2121
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size149 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)85 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data85 °C
Number of transistors624 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching--
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVO++
CRT++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2310M 0.77
+5.5%
i3-2312M 0.73

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2310M 1222
+5.4%
i3-2312M 1159

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-2310M 324
i3-2312M 356
+9.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-2310M 647
i3-2312M 826
+27.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.77 0.73
Recency 1 February 2011 1 September 2011

i3-2310M has a 5.5% higher aggregate performance score.

i3-2312M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-2310M and Core i3-2312M.


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