Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) vs m3-7Y32

Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y32
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.72
+7.5%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W)
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
1.60

Core m3-7Y32 outperforms Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20462105
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m3no data
Power efficiency36.151.21
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Deneb (2009−2011)
Release date21 April 2017 (7 years ago)7 November 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier11no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data258 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1515AM3
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 615On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 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 Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W).

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes10no data

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 1.72
+7.5%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 1.60

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.

m3-7Y32 2738
+7.6%
Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) 2544

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.72 1.60
Recency 21 April 2017 7 November 2009
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 125 Watt

m3-7Y32 has a 7.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 3025% lower power consumption.

Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W), on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W).

Be aware that Core m3-7Y32 is a notebook processor while Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W) is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-7Y32 and Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W), ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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