Intel Core i3-2330M vs Intel Core i3-4030Y

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Intel Core i3-2330M or Intel Core i3-2330M – 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 i3-2330M 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 i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4030Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i3-2330M Name Intel Core i3-4030Y
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 4000Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4030Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030Y is 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M 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 i3-4030Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
12 Execution units 20
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
6 Generation 7.5
96 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
32 nm Technology 22 nm
10.1 Direct X 11.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 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.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 11.5 W watts.
None TDP down 6 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330M 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 i3-4030Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 281 $
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1168
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Haswell Y
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 22 nm