Intel Core i3-2312M vs Intel Core i5-4300M

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Intel Core i3-2312M or Intel Core i3-2312M – 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 i3-2312M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2312M, you'll need a motherboard with a PPGA 988 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4300M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4300M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
2 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-2312M Name Intel Core i5-4300M
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2312M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2312M is 2.1 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4300M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4300M is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.3 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2312M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2312M 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 Intel Core i5-4300M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4300M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
96 Shaders 160
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
32 nm Technology 22 nm
10.1 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 20
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
6 Generation 7.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 37 W
85 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2312M 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 i5-4300M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2011 Release date Q4/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 227 $
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Haswell H
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
PPGA 988 Socket PGA 946
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4300M
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
2036
2036
Intel Core i3-2312M
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
731
731

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4300M
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
986
986
Intel Core i3-2312M
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
350
350