Intel Core i5-2430M vs Intel Core i3-6102E

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Intel Core i5-2430M or Intel Core i5-2430M – 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 i5-2430M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2430M, you'll need a motherboard with a PPGA 988 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6102E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i5-2430M Name Intel Core i3-6102E
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 6000U
2 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2430M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2430M is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-6102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6102E is 1.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2430M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2430M 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 i3-6102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6102E uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Execution units 24
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
-- Max. displays --
6 Generation 9
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2015
32 nm Technology 14 nm
96 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2430M 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 i3-6102E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
PPGA 988 Socket BGA 1440
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2015
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 225 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Skylake U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2