Intel Core i3-3217U
The Intel Core i3-3217U is an ULV-processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture released in Q2 2012. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 1.8 GHz, Turbo Boost is not supported. As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessors, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.
Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and DDR3(L)-1600 support.
The performance of the Core i3-3217U should be slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. Therefore, overall performance should be just below the former Core i5-2467M.
The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 350 MHz up to 1050 MHz with Turbo Boost, delivering a performance comparable with an AMD Radeon HD 6620G.
The ULV-CPUs are rated at a TDP of 17 W including graphics card and memory controller. Therefore, the CPU is suited for small laptops and ultrabooks.
| Series | Intel Core i3 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Clock Rate | 1800 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 128 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 512 KB |
| Level 3 Cache | 3072 KB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 |
| Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 17 Watt |
| Manufacturing Technology | 22 nm |
| Features | Turbo Boost 2.0, Hyper-Threading, Virtualization VT-x, Intel 64, Anti-Theft, My WiFi, Idle States, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal Monitorin, Execute Disable Bit |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Hardware Virtualization | VT-x |
| Announcement Date | 06/03/2012 |
CPU Benchmarks
| Cinebench R10 in comparison | ||
| Intel Atom Z670 (min) | 691 | |
| ... | ||
| AMD Phenom II X3 N850 | 5169 | |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 | 5230.1 | |
| Intel Pentium B950 | 5247.3 | |
| Intel Core i3 3217U | 5263.7 | |
| Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 | 5273.2 | |
| Intel Core 2 Duo SP9600 | 5309 | |
| Intel Core i5 2537M | 5329.7 | |
| ... | ||
| Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3960X (max) | 27189.5 | |
Reviews for the Intel Core i3 3217U processor
Acer Aspire M3-581PT (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
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Acer Aspire V5-571-6891 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
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Acer Aspire V5-571P-6627 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
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Asus A56CB-XX053H (NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, 15.6")
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Asus S56CA-DH31 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
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Asus S56CA-XX024H (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
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Asus VivoBook F202E-CT148H (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
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Asus VivoBook S200E-C158H (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
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Asus VivoBook S200E-CT182H (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
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Asus VivoBook S300CA (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.3")
» Review Asus VivoBook S300CA Subnotebook - Review
Asus VivoBook S300CA-C1016H (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.3")
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Asus VivoBook S400E-CA038H (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.0")
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Asus VivoBook X202E (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
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Asus VivoBook X202E-DH31T (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
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Asus VivoBook Q200E-BSI3T08 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
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Dell Inspiron 15-3521 (AMD Radeon HD 7670M, 15.6")
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Dell Inspiron 5521 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 MBM62GE (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
» Review Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Ultrabook - Review
Lenovo ThinkPad T430u-N3U89PB (NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, 14.0")
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Medion Akoya S4216 MD 99080 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14")
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MSI S30-i3U465 Slim (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.3")
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Samsung 530U3C-A03HU (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.3")
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Samsung 540U3C-A02UB (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.3")
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Samsung 540U3C-A02UK (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.3")
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Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121P2EB (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
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Sony Vaio SV-T13122CXS (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.3")
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Toshiba Satellite P845T-102 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.0")
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Toshiba Satellite U920T-108 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 12.5")
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Toshiba Satellite U940-100 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14")
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Toshiba Satellite U945-S4380 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.0")
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