Intel Core i3-4150 vs Intel Core i7-2677M

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Intel Core i3-4150 or Intel Core i3-4150 – 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 i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2677M 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2677M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i3-4150 Name Intel Core i7-2677M
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
The Intel Core i7-2677M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2677M is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
3.5 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-2677M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2677M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
20 Execution units 12
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
7.5 Generation 6
11.1 Direct X 10.1
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
22 nm Technology 32 nm
160 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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 17 W watts.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4150 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 i7-2677M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 280 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Haswell S Architecture Sandy Bridge H
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX