Intel Core i3-7320 vs Intel Core i5-7500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-7320 or Intel Core i3-7320 – 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 i3-7320 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 i3-7320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i3-7320 Name Intel Core i5-7500
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7320 is 4.1 GHz
The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
None None 3.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 220 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
12167
12167
Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
8901
8901

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
4198
4198
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4055
4055

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3685
3685
Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
2677
2677

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3091
3091
Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
2477
2477

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
1270
1270
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1260
1260

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
1065
1065
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
961
961

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
617
617
Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
447
447