Intel Core i3-2332M vs Core i3-2328M

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Combined performance score

i3-2328M
0.80

Core i3-2332M outperforms Core i3-2328M by 10% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking24662405
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 September 2012 (11 years old)1 September 2011 (12 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data
Current price$188 (0.8x MSRP)$136

Technical specs

Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M 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 speed2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus supportno data4 × 5 GT/s
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)no data
Number of transistors624 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCPGA988,PPGA988G2 (988B)
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI-no data
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.3 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-2328M 0.80
i3-2332M 0.88
+10%

Core i3-2332M outperforms Core i3-2328M by 10% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-2328M 1236
i3-2332M 1353
+9.5%

Core i3-2332M outperforms Core i3-2328M by 9% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 0.80 0.88
Recency 1 September 2012 1 September 2011

We couldn't decide between Core i3-2328M and Core i3-2332M. The differences in performance seem too small.


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