Intel Core i7-3689Y vs Intel Core2 Duo T5270

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Intel Core i7-3689Y or Intel Core i7-3689Y – 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 i7-3689Y 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3689Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo T5270 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo T5270, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
Intel Core i7-3689Y Name Intel Core2 Duo T5270
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
3 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 3000Y Group Intel Core 2 Duo T5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3689Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3689Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core2 Duo T5270 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5270 is 1.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3689Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3689Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core2 Duo T5270 does not have integrated graphics.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
16 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
128 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
22 nm Technology --
7 Generation --
11.0 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 13 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 35 W watts.
13 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3689Y 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo T5270 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2013 Release date --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1023 Socket PGA 478
Ivy Bridge Y Architecture Merom (Core)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
22 nm Technology 65 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB