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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 is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. Therefore, overall performance is just a bit 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.

SeriesIntel Core i3
CodenameIvy Bridge

Series: Core i3 Ivy Bridge

Intel Core i3-3130M compare2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3120M compare2.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3110M compare2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3227U compare1.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3217U « 1.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Clock Rate1800 MHz
Level 1 Cache128 KB
Level 2 Cache512 KB
Level 3 Cache3 MB
Number of Cores / Threads2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)17 Watt
Manufacturing Technology22 nm
Die Size118 mm2
Max. Temperature105 °C
SocketFCBGA1023
FeaturesHyper-Threading, Virtualization VT-x, Intel 64, Anti-Theft, My WiFi, Idle States, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal Monitorin, Execute Disable Bit
GPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (350 - 1050 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Starting Price$225 U.S.
Announcement Date06/03/2012
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 144     avg: 152     median: 152 (1%)     max: 160 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 62     avg: 63.5     median: 63.5 (19%)     max: 65 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 1.52     avg: 1.7     median: 1.8 (2%)     max: 1.81 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.57     avg: 0.7     median: 0.8 (19%)     max: 0.76 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 1555     avg: 2354     median: 2476.5 (15%)     max: 2539 points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 4646     avg: 5273     median: 5393.5 (4%)     max: 5573 points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 4872     avg: 6435     median: 6621 (5%)     max: 6972 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 2835     avg: 3091     median: 3149 (4%)     max: 3212 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 859     avg: 992     median: 984 (12%)     max: 1241 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 26.96     avg: 30.5     median: 30.8 (6%)     max: 34.21 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
min: 1656     avg: 1898     median: 1866.5 (3%)     max: 2453 points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 8.72     avg: 10     median: 10.2 (4%)     max: 10.36 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 55.1     avg: 56.2     median: 56.2 (13%)     max: 57.1 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
min: 0.09     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (3%)     max: 0.094 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
min: 0.15     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (3%)     max: 0.16 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
min: 0.169     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (0%)     max: 0.179 GB/s
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 1992     avg: 2189     median: 2229 (5%)     max: 2294 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 20.83     avg: 21.5     median: 21.1 (5%)     max: 24 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 46.64     avg: 48.3     median: 48.3 (2%)     max: 51 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 1078     avg: 1101     median: 1090 (5%)     max: 1191 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
16.3 MIPS (0%)
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
12.6 MFLOPS (0%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 3744     avg: 5452     median: 5903 (5%)     max: 6105 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 1695     avg: 2106     median: 2111.5 (6%)     max: 2539 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 13936     avg: 17248     median: 16940 (14%)     max: 20392 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 20401     avg: 20413     median: 20412.5 (17%)     max: 20424 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 1482     avg: 1652     median: 1670 (4%)     max: 1775 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 1874     avg: 2264     median: 2376 (4%)     max: 2439 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
3901 Points (8%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
3380 Points (7%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
3741 Points (10%)
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Reviews for the Intel Core i3-3217U processor

Vizio CT14-A0 Notebook Review

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A good first step. The TV maker makes a good first effort in its foray into the notebook market. Find out what we liked and didn't like about this early Ultrabo...
Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Review Asus P550CA-XO522G Notebook

Review Asus P550CA-XO522G Notebook

Entry-level business. Asus puts not one but two operating systems (Windows 7 Pro (64-bit) + Windows 8 Pro (64-bit)) in the P550CA-XO522G's box. Dedicated Window...
Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
 

Review Acer Aspire E1-470P-6659 Notebook

Basically basic. Cramming as much computer as possible into a case for $400 is a challenging and often perilous task. With their Aspire E1-470P, Acer takes anot...
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Review AsusPro P56CB-XO193G Ultrabook

Inexpensive business Ultrabook. The 21 mm thin business device from Asus has a 15.6-inch display and combines an Ivy Bridge processor, Nvidia's GT 740M and an S...
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Review MSI S30-i3U465 Slim Notebook

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Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Asus VivoBook S300CA: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.8 kg
  Review » Review Asus VivoBook S300CA Subnotebook

Asus A56CB-XX053H: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  Review » Review Asus A56CB-XX053H Notebook

Lenovo IdeaPad U510 MBM62GE: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  Review » Review Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Ultrabook

Asus VivoBook S200E-CT182H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  Review » Review Asus VivoBook S200E Subnotebook

Toshiba Satellite C50-B-122: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite C50-B-122

Asus ASUSPRO ESSENTIAL PU550CA: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.5 kg
  External Review » Asus ASUSPRO ESSENTIAL PU550CA

Acer Aspire E1-570G: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire E1-570G

Asus F552CL-SX138H: NVIDIA GeForce 710M, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Asus F552CL-SX138H

Lenovo IdeaPad S500-59392348: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad S500-59392348

Packard Bell EasyNote TE69: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Packard Bell EasyNote TE69

Asus Pro P56CB-XO193G Ultrabook: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Asus Pro P56CB-XO193G Ultrabook

Asus X550CA-XO153H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Asus X550CA-XO153H

Acer Aspire E1-470P-6659: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire E1-470P-6659

Asus X550CC-XO229D: NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Asus X550CC-XO229D

Lenovo IdeaPad S500-59397130: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad S500-59397130

Samsung 530U3C-A09UK: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Samsung 530U3C-A09UK

Sony Vaio SV-F1521C2E: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio SV-F1521C2E

Asus K56CB-X0319H: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Asus K56CB-X0319H

Asus PU500CA-XO016X: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2 kg
  External Review » Asus PU500CA-XO016X

HP Pavilion 14-b003sa: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.8 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion 14-b003sa

Asus VivoBook S400CA-CA002H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.8 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook S400CA-CA002H

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E130-NZU8CGE: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E130-NZU8CGE

Asus X550CA-DB31: Intel HD Graphics 3000, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Asus X550CA-DB31

Asus S46CA-WX074H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 2 kg
  External Review » Asus S46CA-WX074H

Lenovo IdeaPad U510-59358176: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad U510-59358176

Samsung 530U3C-A04PL: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Samsung 530U3C-A04PL

HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b020sw: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, 15.60", 2.1 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b020sw

Toshiba Satellite U920t-102: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 12.50", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite U920t-102

Acer Aspire M3-581TG-33214G52: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, 15.60", 2.1 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire M3-581TG-33214G52

Lenovo IdeaPad U510 MBM62GE: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad U510 MBM62GE

HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b000sg: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.8 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b000sg

Lenovo ThinkPad T430u-N3U89PB: NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, 14.00", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Lenovo ThinkPad T430u-N3U89PB

Samsung 530U3C-A03HU: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Samsung 530U3C-A03HU

Samsung 540U3C-A02UK: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Samsung 540U3C-A02UK

Asus S56CA-DH31: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » Asus S56CA-DH31

Acer Aspire V5-571P-6627: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire V5-571P-6627

Asus VivoBook S300CA-C1016H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.8 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook S300CA-C1016H

Asus VivoBook F202E-CT148H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook F202E-CT148H

Asus VivoBook Q200E-BSI3T08: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook Q200E-BSI3T08

Asus VivoBook S400E-CA038H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook S400E-CA038H

Dell Inspiron 15-3521: AMD Radeon HD 7670M, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron 15-3521

Samsung 540U3C-A02UB: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Samsung 540U3C-A02UB

Acer Aspire M3-581PT: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire M3-581PT

Toshiba Satellite P845T-102: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 2 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite P845T-102

Toshiba Satellite U940-100: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.7 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite U940-100

Asus S56CA-XX024H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Asus S56CA-XX024H

Asus VivoBook X202E-DH31T: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook X202E-DH31T

Dell Inspiron 5521: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.4 kg
  External Review » Dell Inspiron 5521

Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121P2EB: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio Duo 11 SV-D1121P2EB

Toshiba Satellite U945-S4380: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite U945-S4380

Sony Vaio SV-T13122CXS: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio SV-T13122CXS

Asus VivoBook X202E: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook X202E

Asus VivoBook S200E-CT182H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook S200E-CT182H

Acer Aspire V5-571-6891: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.60", 2.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire V5-571-6891

Medion Akoya S4216 MD 99080: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14.00", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Medion Akoya S4216 MD 99080

Asus VivoBook S200E-C158H: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Asus VivoBook S200E-C158H

Toshiba Satellite U920T-108: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 12.50", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Satellite U920T-108

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Other CPUs of the series Core i3

» Intel Core i3-8145U
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» Intel Core i3-8121U
   2x 2.2 GHz - 3.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-6167U
   2x 2.7 GHz
» Intel Core i3-6100H
   2x 2.7 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5157U
   2x 2.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-6157U
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-6100U
   2x 2.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4110M
   2x 2.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4100M
   2x 2.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4000M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4100E
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3130M
   2x 2.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3120M
   2x 2.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5020U
   2x 2.2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3110M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5010U
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5015U
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-6006U
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2370M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-390M
   2x 2.67 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5005U
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2350M
   2x 2.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2348M
   2x 2.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-380M
   2x 2.53 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2330M
   2x 2.2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2328M
   2x 2.2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4158U
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4120U
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-370M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4030U
   2x 1.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4025U
   2x 1.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2312M
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2310M
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2308M
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4100U
   2x 1.8 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3227U
   2x 1.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4010U
   2x 1.7 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4005U
   2x 1.7 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3217U
   2x 1.8 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4102E
   2x 1.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4030Y
   2x 1.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-350M
   2x 2.26 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4020Y
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4012Y
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-330M
   2x 2.13 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4010Y
   2x 1.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3229Y
   2x 1.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2377M
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2375M
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2367M
   2x 1.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2365M
   2x 1.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2357M
   2x 1.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-380UM
   2x 1.33 GHz
» Intel Core i3-330UM
   2x 1.2 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core i5-2467M
   2x 1.6 GHz - 2.3 GHz
+ Intel Core i5-3339Y
   2x 1.5 GHz - 2 GHz
+ Intel Core i3-4010U
   2x 1.7 GHz
+ Intel Core i3-4005U
   2x 1.7 GHz
+ Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y
   2x 1.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3217U
   2x 1.8 GHz
- AMD A10-7300
   4x 1.9 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- AMD A8 Pro-7150B
   4x 1.9 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- Intel Pentium 4405Y
   2x 1.5 GHz
- AMD Phenom II X4 N970
   4x 2.2 GHz
- Intel Core 2 Duo SP9600
   2x 2.53 GHz
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2012-05-26)