Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) vs Intel Core i3-2340UE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) or Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) – 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 i3-2340UE 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 i3-2340UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Family Intel Core i3
Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) Name Intel Core i3-2340UE
Group Intel Core i 2000U
-- Generation 2
-- Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2340UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2340UE is 1.3 GHz
-- CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2x
-- Core architecture normal
-- Threads 4
None None 1.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2340UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2340UE 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.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 6
-- Execution units 12
-- Shaders 96
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Direct X 10.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
Memory type DDR3-1333
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Memory channels 2
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

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.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2340UE is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Architecture Sandy Bridge U
-- Release price --
-- Part Number --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Socket BGA 1023
-- Chip design Monolithic
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release date Q2/2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Technology 32 nm
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT