m3-7Y32 vs i7-2600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2600
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.37
+95.9%
Core m3-7Y32
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.72

Core i7-2600 outperforms Core m3-7Y32 by an impressive 96% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15752046
Place by popularity62not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.58no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core m3
Power efficiency3.3636.15
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date9 January 2011 (13 years ago)21 April 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$247$281

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.4 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplierno data11
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 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)
SocketLGA1155FCBGA1515
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt4.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s29.861 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics 615
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1610

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.

i7-2600 3.37
+95.9%
m3-7Y32 1.72

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.

i7-2600 5346
+95.3%
m3-7Y32 2738

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.37 1.72
Integrated graphics card 0.55 1.87
Recency 9 January 2011 21 April 2017
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 4 Watt

i7-2600 has a 95.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

m3-7Y32, on the other hand, has 240% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 2275% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-7Y32 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2600 is a desktop processor while Core m3-7Y32 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2600 and Core m3-7Y32, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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