Core m3-7Y30 vs Core i5-3340
Aggregate performance score
i5-3340 outperforms m3-7Y30 by an impressive 63% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1665 | 2022 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core m3 |
| Architecture codename | no data | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| Release date | 1 July 2013 (11 years ago) | 30 August 2016 (7 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $281 |
Detailed specifications
Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 1000 MHz - 2600 MHz (1 core) |
| Bus type | no data | OPI |
| Bus rate | no data | 4 GT/s |
| Multiplier | no data | 10 |
| L1 cache | no data | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | no data | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | no data | 4 MB |
| Chip lithography | no data | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 67 °C | 100 °C |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30 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 | no data | BGA |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 77 Watt | 4.5 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30. 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 | + |
Security technologies
Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30 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 i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 16 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 29.861 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 10 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.73 | 1.67 |
| Recency | 1 July 2013 | 30 August 2016 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 77 Watt | 4 Watt |
i5-3340 has a 63.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.
m3-7Y30, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 1825% lower power consumption.
The Core i5-3340 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-7Y30 in performance tests.
Note that Core i5-3340 is a desktop processor while Core m3-7Y30 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3340 and Core m3-7Y30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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