Intel Core i3-2312M vs Core i5-480M

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Combined performance score

i5-480M
0.86
+13.2%

Core i5-480M outperforms Core i3-2312M by 13% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking24212503
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i3
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years old)1 September 2011 (12 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$81$225
Current price$253 (3.1x MSRP)$136 (0.6x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M 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
Base clock speed2.66 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus support2400 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size81+114 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C85 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data85 °C
Number of transistors382+177 Million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketBGA1288,PGA988PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® AVX
AES-NI--
FMA++
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protectionno data+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size8 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.1 GB/s21.3 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency766 MHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-480M and Core i3-2312M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-480M 0.86
+13.2%
i3-2312M 0.76

Core i5-480M outperforms Core i3-2312M by 13% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-480M 1318
+12.6%
i3-2312M 1171

Core i5-480M outperforms Core i3-2312M by 13% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-480M 368
+3.4%
i3-2312M 356

Core i5-480M outperforms Core i3-2312M by 3% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-480M 702
i3-2312M 826
+17.7%

Core i3-2312M outperforms Core i5-480M by 18% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 0.86 0.76
Recency 9 January 2011 1 September 2011
Cost $81 $225

The Core i5-480M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2312M in performance tests.


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