Core i5-2300 vs Core i7-2670QM

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Aggregated performance score

Core i7-2670QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads
2.42
+9.5%
Core i5-2300
2011
4 cores / 4 threads
2.21

Core i7-2670QM outperforms Core i5-2300 by 10% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary Details

Comparing Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16601723
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-Effectiveness Evaluationno data4.60
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date12 October 2011 (12 years ago)9 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$168
Current price$382 (1x MSRP)$26 (0.2x MSRP)

Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed Specifications

Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C73 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300 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
SocketFCPGA988LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA+no data
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.3 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300.

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.

i7-2670QM 2.42
+9.5%
i5-2300 2.21

Core i7-2670QM outperforms Core i5-2300 by 10% based on our aggregated 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%

i7-2670QM 3740
+9.4%
i5-2300 3420

Core i7-2670QM outperforms Core i5-2300 by 9% 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%

i7-2670QM 459
i5-2300 513
+11.8%

Core i5-2300 outperforms Core i7-2670QM by 12% 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%

i7-2670QM 1436
i5-2300 1508
+5%

Core i5-2300 outperforms Core i7-2670QM by 5% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i7-2670QM 1720
i5-2300 4680
+172%

Core i5-2300 outperforms Core i7-2670QM by 172% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Pros & Cons Summary


Performance score 2.42 2.21
Integrated graphics card 0.66
Recency 12 October 2011 9 January 2011
Threads 8 4
Cost $378 $168
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300.

Be aware that Core i7-2670QM is a notebook processor while Core i5-2300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-2300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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