Intel Core i3-7100U vs Core i5-2415M

General info

Comparing Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance rating	1662	1866
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i3	Intel Core i5
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date	30 August 2016 (5 years ago)	20 February 2011 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$281	$225
Current price	$424 (1.5x MSRP)	$774 (3.4x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M 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)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	4	4
Base clock speed	2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.4 GHz	2.9 GHz
L1 cache	128 KB	64K (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB	256K (per core)
L3 cache	3 MB	3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	32 nm
Die size	no data	149 mm2
Maximum core temperature	100 °C	100 °C
Number of transistors	no data	624 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	-	-

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M 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 (Uniprocessor)
Socket	FCBGA1356	Intel BGA1023
Thermal design power (TDP)	15 Watt	35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® AVX
AES-NI	+	+
FMA	no data	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	-	-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
Speed Shift	+	no data
My WiFi	+	+
Turbo Boost Technology	-	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	+
TSX	-	no data
Idle States	+	+
Thermal Monitoring	+	+
Flex Memory Access	+	+
SIPP	-	no data
Smart Response	+	no data
Demand Based Switching	no data	-
FDI	no data	+
Fast Memory Access	no data	+

Security technologies

Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	-	-
EDB	+	+
Secure Key	+	no data
MPX	+	no data
Identity Protection	+	no data
SGX	Yes with Intel® ME	no data
OS Guard	+	no data
Anti-Theft	no data	+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR3
Maximum memory size	32 GB	8.01 GB
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	21.3 GB/s
ECC memory support	-	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	Intel HD Graphics 620	-
Max video memory	32 GB	-
Clear Video	+	-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs.

DVI

+

-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support	+	-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	-
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	-
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	-
Max resolution over VGA	N/A	-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX	12	-
OpenGL	4.5	-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M.

PCIe version	3.0	2.0
PCI Express lanes	12	1

Benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

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Overall 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.

Mining hashrates

Cryptocurrency mining performance of Core i3-7100U and Core i5-2415M. Usually measured in megahashes per second.

Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)

no data

1.9 Mh/s

Advantages and disadvantages

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Performance rating	2.70	2.09
Novelty	30 August 2016	20 February 2011
Cost	$281	$225
Boost clock speed	2400	2900
Base clock speed	0	2300
Chip lithography	14 nm	32 nm
Thermal design power (TDP)	15 Watt	35 Watt

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