Intel Core m3-7Y30 vs Intel Core i3-7167U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core m3-7Y30 or Intel Core m3-7Y30 – 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 m3-7Y30 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-7Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7167U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7167U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core M 7 Group Intel Core i 7000U
7 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core m3-7Y30 Name Intel Core i3-7167U
Intel Core M Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core m3-7Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-7Y30 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-7167U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7167U is 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core m3-7Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-7Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-7167U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7167U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
192 Shaders 384
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 48
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
 
 

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

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 29.8 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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 28 W watts.
3.75 W TDP down 23 W
7 W TDP up None
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured using a 14 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 i3-7167U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2016 Release date Q4/2016
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price --
Kaby Lake Y Architecture Kaby Lake U
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1356
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7167U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
6482
6482
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
4165
4165

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7167U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2996
2996
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
2746
2746

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7167U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1720
1720
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1387
1387

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7167U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
306
306
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
242
242

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7167U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
120
120
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
107
107