Intel Core i3-2130 vs Intel Core i7-2710QE

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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.
2 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
 
 

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.
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
 
 

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.
6 Generation 6
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
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
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
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
 
 

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.
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
 
 

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
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)
-- Part Number --
117 $ Release price 295 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes