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Intel Core i3-3130M vs Intel Core i3-3217U vs Intel Core i3-3110M

Intel Core i3-3130M

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The Intel Core i3-3130M is a dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. 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 2.6 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 i3-3130M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance should be about 10-15 % faster compared to the old i3-2370M. Thanks to their Turbo Boost, Core-i5-models like the i5-3210M are significantly faster.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1100 MHz with Turbo Boost. Therefore, the performance should be similar to the AMD Radeon HD 6620G.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i3-3130M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i3.

Intel Core i3-3217U

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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.

Intel Core i3-3110M

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The Intel Core i3-3110M is a dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. 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 2.4 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 i3-3110M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is about 5 % faster compared to the old i3-2370M. Thanks to their Turbo Boost, Core-i5-models like the i5-3210M are significantly faster (10 - 30 %).

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1000 MHz with Turbo Boost. Therefore, the performance is slightly below an AMD Radeon HD 6620G.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i3-3110M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i3.

ModelIntel Core i3-3130MIntel Core i3-3217UIntel Core i3-3110M
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i3Intel Core i3
CodenameIvy BridgeIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Series: Core i3 Ivy Bridge
Intel Core i3-3130M « 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3120M2.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3110M2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3227U1.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3217U1.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3130M2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3120M2.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3110M2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3227U1.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3217U « 1.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3130M2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3120M2.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3110M « 2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3227U1.9 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-3217U1.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Clock2600 MHz1800 MHz2400 MHz
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache3 MB3 MB3 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 42 / 42 / 4
TDP35 Watt17 Watt35 Watt
Technology22 nm22 nm22 nm
max. Temp.90 °C105 °C90 (PGA), 105 (BGA) °C
SocketFCBGA1023, FCPGA988FCBGA1023FCBGA1023, FCPGA988
FeaturesHD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationHyper-Threading, Virtualization VT-x, Intel 64, Anti-Theft, My WiFi, Idle States, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal Monitorin, Execute Disable BitHD Graphics 4000 (650-1000MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization VT-x
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350 - 1050 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1000 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
$225 U.S.$225 U.S.$225 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com
Die Size118 mm2

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 3217U +
min: 144     avg: 152     median: 152 (1%)     max: 160 Points
138%
1 3110M +
min: 204     avg: 209     median: 209 (1%)     max: 214 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 3217U +
min: 62     avg: 63.5     median: 63.5 (19%)     max: 65 Points
128%
1 3110M +
min: 78     avg: 81.5     median: 81.5 (25%)     max: 85 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1.52     avg: 1.7     median: 1.8 (2%)     max: 1.81 Points
134%
1 3110M +
min: 2.22     avg: 2.4     median: 2.4 (3%)     max: 2.41 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 3217U +
min: 0.57     avg: 0.7     median: 0.8 (19%)     max: 0.76 Points
131%
1 3110M +
min: 0.52     avg: 0.9     median: 1 (24%)     max: 1.01 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1555     avg: 2354     median: 2476.5 (15%)     max: 2539 Points
135%
1 3110M +
min: 1799     avg: 3114     median: 3346 (20%)     max: 3361 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
100%
1 3217U +
min: 4646     avg: 5273     median: 5393.5 (4%)     max: 5573 Points
136%
1 3110M +
min: 7136     avg: 7311     median: 7353 (5%)     max: 7421 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
1 3217U +
min: 4872     avg: 6435     median: 6621 (5%)     max: 6972 Points
138%
1 3110M +
min: 8753     avg: 9066     median: 9126 (6%)     max: 9226 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
1 3217U +
min: 2835     avg: 3091     median: 3149 (4%)     max: 3212 Points
135%
1 3110M +
min: 3180     avg: 4053     median: 4243 (5%)     max: 4286 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
100%
1 3217U +
min: 859     avg: 992     median: 984 (12%)     max: 1241 s
104%
1 3110M +
min: 645     avg: 737     median: 702 (8%)     max: 904 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
100%
1 3217U +
min: 26.96     avg: 30.5     median: 30.8 (6%)     max: 34.21 s
102%
1 3110M +
min: 20.8     avg: 23.2     median: 22.1 (4%)     max: 28.9 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1656     avg: 1898     median: 1866.5 (3%)     max: 2453 Points
70%
1 3110M +
1314 Points (2%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
1 3217U +
min: 8.72     avg: 10     median: 10.2 (4%)     max: 10.36 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
100%
1 3217U +
min: 55.1     avg: 56.2     median: 56.2 (13%)     max: 57.1 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
100%
1 3217U +
min: 0.09     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (0%)     max: 0.094 GB/s
67%
1 3110M +
0.1 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
100%
1 3217U +
min: 0.15     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (3%)     max: 0.16 GB/s
63%
1 3110M +
0.1 GB/s (2%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
100%
1 3217U +
min: 0.169     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (0%)     max: 0.179 GB/s
67%
1 3110M +
0.1 GB/s (0%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1992     avg: 2189     median: 2229 (5%)     max: 2294 Points
134%
1 3110M +
min: 2776     avg: 2951     median: 2988 (6%)     max: 3033 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
100%
1 3217U +
min: 20.83     avg: 21.5     median: 21.1 (5%)     max: 24 s
101%
1 3110M +
min: 15.89     avg: 16     median: 16 (3%)     max: 16.05 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
100%
1 3217U +
min: 46.64     avg: 48.3     median: 48.3 (2%)     max: 51 s
101%
1 3110M +
min: 35.69     avg: 36     median: 36 (2%)     max: 36.32 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1078     avg: 1101     median: 1090 (5%)     max: 1191 s
101%
1 3110M +
min: 819     avg: 838     median: 829 (4%)     max: 875 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
100%
1 3217U +
16.3 MIPS (0%)
270024%
1 3110M +
min: 40590     avg: 44095     median: 44095 (21%)     max: 47600 MIPS
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
100%
1 3217U +
12.6 MFLOPS (0%)
235595%
1 3110M +
min: 29180     avg: 29685     median: 29685 (23%)     max: 30190 MFLOPS
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
100%
1 3217U +
6.2 Points (79%)
111%
1 3110M +
6.9 Points (88%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
100%
1 3217U +
min: 3744     avg: 5452     median: 5903 (5%)     max: 6105 Points
136%
1 3110M +
min: 7542     avg: 7936     median: 8014.5 (7%)     max: 8128 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1695     avg: 2106     median: 2111.5 (6%)     max: 2539 Points
140%
1 3110M +
min: 2340     avg: 2846     median: 2955 (8%)     max: 3060 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 3217U +
min: 13936     avg: 17248     median: 16940 (14%)     max: 20392 Points
147%
1 3110M +
min: 16217     avg: 24184     median: 24902 (20%)     max: 28216 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
100%
1 3217U +
min: 20401     avg: 20413     median: 20412.5 (17%)     max: 20424 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
100%
1 3217U +
21660 Points (18%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1482     avg: 1652     median: 1670 (4%)     max: 1775 Points
140%
1 3110M +
min: 2162     avg: 2291     median: 2344 (6%)     max: 2356 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1874     avg: 2264     median: 2376 (4%)     max: 2439 Points
139%
1 3110M +
min: 3113     avg: 3255     median: 3292 (6%)     max: 3322 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 3217U +
4361 Points (35%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 3217U +
3784 Points (34%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 3217U +
3901 Points (8%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 3217U +
3380 Points (7%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 3217U +
3741 Points (10%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 0.9.1 Total Score *
100%
1 3217U +
220.1 ms (2%)

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