Core 2 Duo E4300 vs Core i5-3320M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3320M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.68
+354%
Core 2 Duo E4300
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.37

Core i5-3320M outperforms Core 2 Duo E4300 by a whopping 354% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20683037
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency4.540.54
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Allendale (2006−2009)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)July 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size118 mm2111 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data167 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300 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
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching--
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-3320M 1.68
+354%
Core 2 Duo E4300 0.37

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.

i5-3320M 2662
+349%
Core 2 Duo E4300 593

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.

i5-3320M 517
+149%
Core 2 Duo E4300 208

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.

i5-3320M 1046
+198%
Core 2 Duo E4300 351

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.68 0.37
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i5-3320M has a 354.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 195.5% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3320M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E4300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3320M is a notebook processor while Core 2 Duo E4300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3320M and Core 2 Duo E4300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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