Core i3-7020U vs Core i3-4340

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Aggregated performance score

Core i3-4340
2013
2 cores / 4 threads
2.29
+38%

Core i3-4340 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 38% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking17021958
Place by popularitynot in top-10085
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.51no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date1 September 2013 (10 years ago)30 August 2016 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$210$281
Current price$118 (0.6x MSRP)$553 (2x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U 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 speed3.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356,FPBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP--
Smart Responseno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPXno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 620
Max video memory2 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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.

i3-4340 2.29
+38%
i3-7020U 1.66

Core i3-4340 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 38% based on our aggregated 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%

i3-4340 3545
+37.7%
i3-7020U 2575

Core i3-4340 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 38% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-4340 805
+10%
i3-7020U 732

Core i3-4340 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 10% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-4340 1711
+15.5%
i3-7020U 1481

Core i3-4340 outperforms Core i3-7020U by 16% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.29 1.66
Integrated graphics card 1.83 2.42
Recency 1 September 2013 30 August 2016
Cost $210 $281
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 15 Watt

The Core i3-4340 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7020U in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-4340 is a desktop processor while Core i3-7020U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4340 and Core i3-7020U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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