Intel Core i7-2677M vs Intel Core i3-3217U

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Intel Core i7-2677M or Intel Core i7-2677M – 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 i7-2677M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2677M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 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.
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 3000U
Intel Core i7-2677M Name Intel Core i3-3217U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2677M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2677M is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 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
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2677M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2677M 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 i3-3217U 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.
6 Generation 7
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
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12 Execution units 16
96 Shaders 128
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 11.0
 
 

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 Decode
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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2677M 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 4.0 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.
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2012
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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280 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes