Intel Core i3-2310E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-2310E or Intel Core i3-2310E – 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 i3-2310E 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2310E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group
2 Generation --
Mobile Segment --
Intel Core i3-2310E Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Intel Core i3 Family
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2310E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2310E is 2.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores None
No Overclocking No
4 Threads --
2 CPU Cores --
normal Core architecture --
2.1 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2310E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2310E uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 does not have integrated graphics.
96 Shaders --
Q1/2011 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
6 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type
Yes ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2310E 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.
Q1/2011 Release date --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
32 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes