Ultra 5 238V vs i3-3217UE

Place in the ranking	2573	525
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Power efficiency	4.79	78.16
Architecture codename	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date	1 August 2012 (12 years ago)	24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 cores	2 (Dual-core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	4	8
Base clock speed	no data	2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	1.6 GHz	4.7 GHz
Bus rate	no data	37 MHz
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	192 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache	3 MB (shared)	8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	22 nm	3 nm
Die size	118 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	100 °C
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	Intel BGA1023	Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)	17 Watt	17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	-	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
TSX	-	+

Security technologies

Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

unknown Dual-channel

DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

Intel HD 4000

Arc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version	no data	5.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	0.86	14.04
Recency	1 August 2012	24 September 2024
Physical cores	2	8
Threads	4	8
Chip lithography	22 nm	3 nm

Ultra 5 238V has a 1532.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 633.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3217UE in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3217UE and Core Ultra 5 238V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.