Intel Core i5-2415M vs Core m3-7Y32

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Combined performance score

m3-7Y32
1.76
+34.4%

Core m3-7Y32 outperforms Core i5-2415M by 34% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking18902133
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core m3Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date21 April 2017 (6 years old)1 September 2011 (12 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$225
Current price$914 (3.3x MSRP)$774 (3.4x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M 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 speed1.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M 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)
SocketFCBGA1515Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB8.01 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/s21.3 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 615Intel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i5-2415M.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes101

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.

m3-7Y32 1.76
+34.4%
i5-2415M 1.31

Core m3-7Y32 outperforms Core i5-2415M by 34% in our combined 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%

m3-7Y32 2710
+34.8%
i5-2415M 2011

Core m3-7Y32 outperforms Core i5-2415M by 35% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.76 1.31
Integrated graphics card 1.86 0.66
Recency 21 April 2017 1 September 2011
Cost $281 $225
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 35 Watt

The Core m3-7Y32 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2415M in performance tests.


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