i7-12850HX vs i5-3340

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3340
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.66
Core i7-12850HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
19.39
+629%

Core i7-12850HX outperforms Core i5-3340 by a whopping 629% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1709290
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.2733.36
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date1 July 2013 (11 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB Intel® Smart Cache25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data215 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-12850HX.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

i5-3340 2.66
i7-12850HX 19.39
+629%

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.

i5-3340 4227
i7-12850HX 30805
+629%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.66 19.39
Recency 1 July 2013 10 May 2022
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 24
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 55 Watt

i7-12850HX has a 628.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12850HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3340 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3340 is a desktop processor while Core i7-12850HX is a notebook one.


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