i5-9300HF vs i3-3217U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3217U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.77
Core i5-9300HF
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.61
+499%

Core i5-9300HF outperforms Core i3-3217U by a whopping 499% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26451299
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Power efficiency4.289.69
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)30 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$250

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s DMI
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF 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
SocketFCBGA1023FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF. 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-+
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s41.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3217U and Core i5-9300HF.

PCIe version2.03.0
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.

i3-3217U 0.77
i5-9300HF 4.61
+499%

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.

i3-3217U 1226
i5-9300HF 7322
+497%

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.

i3-3217U 293
i5-9300HF 1288
+340%

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.

i3-3217U 618
i5-9300HF 3658
+492%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.77 4.61
Recency 1 June 2012 30 April 2019
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 45 Watt

i3-3217U has 164.7% lower power consumption.

i5-9300HF, on the other hand, has a 498.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-9300HF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3217U in performance tests.


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