i3-2102 vs i5-7200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7200U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.13
+66.4%
Core i3-2102
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.28

Core i5-7200U outperforms Core i3-2102 by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18592280
Place by popularity67not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency13.441.86
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)1 June 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 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 speed2.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data131 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C69 °C
Number of transistorsno data504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response+no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 620Intel HD Graphics 2000
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i5-7200U 2.13
+66.4%
i3-2102 1.28

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.

i5-7200U 3383
+66.7%
i3-2102 2029

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.13 1.28
Integrated graphics card 2.42 0.55
Recency 30 August 2016 1 June 2011
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i5-7200U has a 66.4% higher aggregate performance score, 340% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7200U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2102 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-7200U is a notebook processor while Core i3-2102 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7200U and Core i3-2102, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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