Intel Core i3-3217UE vs Intel Core i7-4960X

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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 i7-4960X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3217UE Name Intel Core i7-4960X
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Core i 4000X
3 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

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 i7-4960X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4960X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
None None 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 6x
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

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 i7-4960X does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
16 Execution units --
Q1/2011 Release date --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Generation --
11.0 Direct X --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
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 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 130 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 i7-4960X is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
3.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2013
-- Release price 960 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 2011
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Ivy Bridge E
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)