Intel Core i3-3217UE vs Intel Core i3-7100E

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Intel Core i3-3217UE or Intel Core i3-3217UE – 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 i3-3217UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3217UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7100E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
3 Generation 7
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Core i 7000U
Intel Core i3-3217UE Name Intel Core i3-7100E
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3217UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3217UE is 1.6 GHz
The Intel Core i3-7100E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100E is 2.9 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3217UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3217UE 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 Core i3-7100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
7 Generation 9.5
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
128 Shaders 192
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
11.0 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 25.6 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 i3-3217UE 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 Core i3-7100E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2017
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Kaby Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 225 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes