Intel Core i5-2415M vs Intel Core i3-3130M

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Intel Core i5-2415M or Intel Core i5-2415M – 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 i5-2415M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2415M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3130M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3130M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 3000M
2 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-2415M Name Intel Core i3-3130M
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2415M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2415M is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-3130M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3130M is 2.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2415M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2415M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-3130M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3130M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
96 Shaders 128
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
32 nm Technology 22 nm
10.1 Direct X 11.0
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 16
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
6 Generation 7
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2415M is manufactured using a 32 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 i3-3130M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ivy Bridge H
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket PGA 988
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes