Core i3-2330M vs Core i7-3517UE
Aggregate performance score
i7-3517UE outperforms i3-2330M by an impressive 90% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2062 | 2528 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i3 |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| Release date | 3 June 2012 (12 years ago) | 15 May 2011 (13 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $225 |
| Current price | no data | $109 (0.5x MSRP) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 3 MB |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 118 mm2 | 149 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 85 (PGA); 100(BGA) °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 624 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M 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 configuration | 1 | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | Intel BGA1023 | rPGA988B / BGA1023 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 17 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | no data |
| FMA | no data | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | + |
Security technologies
Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M 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 Core i3-2330M are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 16 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 21.335 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M.
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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.
Core i7-3517UE outperforms Core i3-2330M by 90% based on our aggregate 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%
Core i7-3517UE outperforms Core i3-2330M by 89% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.50 | 0.79 |
| Recency | 3 June 2012 | 15 May 2011 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 17 Watt | 35 Watt |
i7-3517UE has a 89.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 105.9% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-3517UE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2330M in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3517UE and Core i3-2330M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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