Intel Core i3-3217U vs Intel Pentium T2370

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Intel Core i3-3217U or Intel Core i3-3217U – 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 i3-3217U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3217U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Pentium T2370 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium T2370, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-3217U Name Intel Pentium T2370
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Pentium T2000/T3000
3 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3217U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3217U is 1.8 GHz
The Intel Pentium T2370 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium T2370 is 1.73 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x Core
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.73 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3217U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3217U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium T2370 does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
16 Execution units --
11.0 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Generation --
22 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 35 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3217U is manufactured using a 22 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 Pentium T2370 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2008
BGA 1023 Socket PGA 478
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Merom (Core)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 65 nm