Intel Core i3-7320 vs Intel Core i5-7500T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 i5-7500T 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 i5-7500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i3-7320 Name Intel Core i5-7500T
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 7000
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
7 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 i5-7500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Frequency 2.7 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 i5-7500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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

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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 i5-7500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Release price 235 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10420
10420
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 i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3515
3515

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3328
3328
Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
2677
2677

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2718
2718
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 i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1134
1134

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
528
528
Intel Core i3-7320
2C 4T @ 4.1 GHz
447
447