Core i7-680UM vs Pentium 3558U

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium 3558U
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.66
Core i7-680UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.77
+16.7%

i7-680UM outperforms Pentium 3558U by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Pentium 3558U Pentium 3558U
i7-680UM i7-680UM

Primary details

Comparing Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking26402542
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel PentiumIntel Core i7
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)26 September 2010 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$161$317
Current price$295 (1.8x MSRP)$925 (2.9x MSRP)

Detailed specifications

Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed1.7 GHz1.46 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz2.53 GHz
Bus supportno data2500 MHz
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache2 MB4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data81+144 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistorsno data382+177 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM 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
SocketFCBGA1168BGA1288
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt18 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI-+
FMAno data+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-+
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-no data
Smart Response-no data
PAEno data36 Bit
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection-no data
OS Guard-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-800
Maximum memory size16 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s12.8 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency1 GHz500 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1016
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no 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.

Pentium 3558U 0.66
i7-680UM 0.77
+16.7%

Core i7-680UM outperforms Pentium 3558U by 17% 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%

Pentium 3558U 1028
i7-680UM 1196
+16.3%

Core i7-680UM outperforms Pentium 3558U by 16% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.66 0.77
Recency 1 January 2014 26 September 2010
Threads 2 4
Cost $161 $317
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 18 Watt

The Core i7-680UM is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 3558U in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 3558U and Core i7-680UM, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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