i3-1210U vs i3-2350M

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Core i3-2310M Core i3-2330M Core i3-2350M Core i5-2410M Core i5-2430M Core i5-2450M Core i5-2520M Core i5-2540M Core i7-2630QM Core i7-2640M Core i7-2670QM Pentium B960
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Core i3-1000NG4 Core i3-1005G1 Core i3-1115G4 Core i3-1125G4 Core i3-1210U Core i3-1215U Core i3-1215U (IPU) Core i3-1220P Core i3-1305U Core i3-1315U Core i3-5005U Core i3-6006U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2350M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.79
Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.62
+738%

Core i3-1210U outperforms Core i3-2350M by a whopping 738% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-2350M i3-2350M
i3-1210U i3-1210U

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26101031
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency2.1469.61
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date1 October 2011 (13 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.3 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)100 °C
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U 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
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz850 MHz
Execution Unitsno data64
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

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.

i3-2350M 0.79
i3-1210U 6.62
+738%

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.

i3-2350M 1256
i3-1210U 10513
+737%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.79 6.62
Recency 1 October 2011 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 9 Watt

i3-1210U has a 738% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 288.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1210U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2350M in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2350M and Core i3-1210U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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