Core i3-8140U vs Core i3-7167U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7167U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
2.18
Core i3-8140U
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.73
+25.2%

i3-8140U outperforms i3-7167U by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8140U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking18091661
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)no data
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)1 October 2019 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$304no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8140U 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
Boost clock speed2.8 GHzno data
Bus support4 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache3 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nmno data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8140U 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
SocketBGA1356no data
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8140U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8140U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8140U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus Graphics 650no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7167U and Core i3-8140U.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

i3-7167U 2.18
i3-8140U 2.73
+25.2%

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.

i3-7167U 3368
i3-8140U 4227
+25.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.18 2.73
Recency 3 January 2017 1 October 2019
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

i3-8140U has a 25.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-8140U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7167U in performance tests.


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