Intel Core i5-2430M vs Intel Core i7-2610UE

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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 i7-2610UE 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2610UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 2000U
Intel Core i5-2430M Name Intel Core i7-2610UE
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 i7-2610UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2610UE is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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 i7-2610UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2610UE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
6 Generation 6
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
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12 Execution units 12
96 Shaders 96
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 10.1
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 17 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 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 i7-2610UE is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2011
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Sandy Bridge U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 32 nm
PPGA 988 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 280 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes