CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Intel Core i3-2130 or Intel Core i3-2130 – 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 i3-2130 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-2130, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket. The Intel Core i7-2710QE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 i7-2710QE, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
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Generation |
2 |
Intel Core i3 |
Family |
Intel Core i7 |
Intel Core i 2000 |
Group |
Intel Core i 2000M |
Intel Core i3-2130 |
Name |
Intel Core i7-2710QE |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Core i3-2130 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2130 is 3.4 GHz The Intel Core i7-2710QE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2710QE is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
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None |
None |
3.0 GHz |
3.4 GHz |
Frequency |
2.1 GHz |
2 |
CPU Cores |
4 |
2x |
Cores |
4x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
4 |
Threads |
8 |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Core i3-2130 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2130 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Core i7-2710QE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2710QE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders and 12 execution units.
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6 |
Generation |
6 |
Q1/2011 |
Release date |
Q1/2011 |
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Max. displays |
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6 |
Execution units |
12 |
48 |
Shaders |
96 |
1.1 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
1.2 GHz |
0.85 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.65 GHz |
32 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
10.1 |
Direct X |
10.1 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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No |
JPEG |
No |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
AV1 |
No |
No |
VP9 |
No |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
No |
VP8 |
No |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
32.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
16.0 GB |
DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
21.3 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
25.6 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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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 45 W watts.
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65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
45 W |
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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Technical details |
The Intel Core i3-2130 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Core i7-2710QE is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
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Q3/2011 |
Release date |
Q1/2011 |
Sandy Bridge S |
Architecture |
Sandy Bridge H |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
3.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
6.0 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
32 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
LGA 1155 |
Socket |
PGA 988 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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117 $ |
Release price |
295 $ |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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