Intel Pentium N3710 vs Intel Core i7-2617M

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Intel Pentium N3710 or Intel Pentium N3710 – 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 Pentium N3710 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium N3710, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2617M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2617M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Pentium N3710 Name Intel Core i7-2617M
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Pentium J3000/N3700 Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium N3710 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium N3710 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.56 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-2617M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2617M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 2x
2.56 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.56 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium N3710 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium N3710 uses the Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU), 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 Core i7-2617M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2617M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.7 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2011
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
16 Execution units 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
128 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
14 nm Technology 32 nm
8 Generation 6
12 Direct X 10.1
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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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG No
 
 

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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.
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
4 W TDP down None
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium N3710 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 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2617M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2011
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 1023
Braswell Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
50 $ Release price 270 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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