Intel Core i5-3340S vs Intel Core i3-3217U

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Intel Core i5-3340S or Intel Core i5-3340S – 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 i5-3340S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3340S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3217U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3217U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i5-3340S Name Intel Core i3-3217U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 3000U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3340S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3340S is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-3217U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3217U is 1.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3340S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3340S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-3217U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3217U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 16
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2011
11.0 Direct X 11.0
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
48 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
7 Generation 7
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3340S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3217U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1023
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2012
187 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge U
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6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes