Intel Core i3-10100E vs Intel Core i7-2657M

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Intel Core i3-10100E or Intel Core i3-10100E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10100E features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2657M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2657M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i3-10100E Name Intel Core i7-2657M
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
10 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100E is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-2657M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2657M is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-2657M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2657M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
24 Execution units 12
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
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9.5 Generation 6
12 Direct X 10.1
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
14 nm Technology 32 nm
192 Shaders 96
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
128.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2657M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
138 $ Release price 270 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Comet Lake S Architecture Sandy Bridge H
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX