Core Ultra 7 165U vs Core i3-370M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-370M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.75
Core Ultra 7 165U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.34
+1412%

Ultra 7 165U outperforms i3-370M by a whopping 1412% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Primary details

Comparing Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2618669
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Meteor Lake-U
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date22 June 2010 (14 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$245no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed0.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier18no data
L1 cache128 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB12 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size81+114 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C for rPGA, 105 °C for BGA110 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U 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
SocketPGA988FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-+
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size8 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency667 MHz2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1612
PCI supportno data4.0

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.

i3-370M 0.75
Ultra 7 165U 11.34
+1412%

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.

i3-370M 1156
Ultra 7 165U 17538
+1417%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.75 11.34
Recency 22 June 2010 14 December 2023
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 14
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 7 165U has a 1412% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 500% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 165U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-370M in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-370M and Core Ultra 7 165U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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