Atom E3815 vs i7-3517UE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3517UE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.50
+1150%
Atom E3815
2013
1 core / 1 thread, 5 Watt
0.12

Core i7-3517UE outperforms Atom E3815 by a whopping 1150% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21423349
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataAtom
Power efficiency8.35no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Bay Trail-I (2013)
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)8 October 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$134

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed1.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz1.47 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815 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
SocketIntel BGA1023Intel BGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000Intel HD Graphics

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.

i7-3517UE 1.50
+1150%
Atom E3815 0.12

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.

i7-3517UE 2384
+1196%
Atom E3815 184

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.50 0.12
Recency 3 June 2012 8 October 2013
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 5 Watt

i7-3517UE has a 1150% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Atom E3815, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 240% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3517UE is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom E3815 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3517UE and Atom E3815, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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