Intel Core i7-4910MQ vs Intel Core i3-2357M

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Intel Core i7-4910MQ or Intel Core i7-4910MQ – 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 i7-4910MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4910MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2357M 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2357M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4910MQ Name Intel Core i3-2357M
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Core i 2000M
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4910MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4910MQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2357M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2357M is 1.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4910MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4910MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2357M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2357M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
11.1 Direct X 10.1
20 Execution units 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
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Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
160 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
7.5 Generation 6
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

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.
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.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4910MQ 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2357M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
PGA 946 Socket BGA 1023
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2011
Haswell H Architecture Sandy Bridge H
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
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22 nm Technology 32 nm