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Intel Core i3-3130M vs Intel Core i3-3227U vs Intel Core i3-3217U

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 i3-3227U

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The Intel Core i3-3227U is an ULV-processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture released in Q1 2013. 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 1.9 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 i3-3227U is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. Therefore, overall performance is similar to the former Core i5-2467M.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 350 MHz up to 1100 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 i3-3217U

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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.

ModelIntel Core i3-3130MIntel Core i3-3227UIntel Core i3-3217U
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 i3-3227U « 1.9 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
Clock2600 MHz1900 MHz1800 MHz
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache3 MB3 MB3 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 42 / 42 / 4
TDP35 Watt17 Watt17 Watt
Technology22 nm22 nm22 nm
max. Temp.90 °C105 °C105 °C
SocketFCBGA1023, FCPGA988FCBGA1023FCBGA1023
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 BitHyper-Threading, Virtualization VT-x, Intel 64, Anti-Theft, My WiFi, Idle States, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal Monitorin, Execute Disable Bit
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350 - 1100 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350 - 1050 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 3227U +
175 Points (1%)
87%
1 3217U +
min: 144     avg: 152     median: 152 (1%)     max: 160 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 3217U +
min: 62     avg: 63.5     median: 63.5 (19%)     max: 65 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 3227U +
min: 1.81     avg: 1.9     median: 1.9 (2%)     max: 1.89 Points
96%
1 3217U +
min: 1.52     avg: 1.7     median: 1.8 (2%)     max: 1.81 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 3227U +
min: 0.68     avg: 0.7     median: 0.7 (18%)     max: 0.79 Points
102%
1 3217U +
min: 0.57     avg: 0.7     median: 0.8 (19%)     max: 0.76 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
100%
1 3227U +
min: 2478     avg: 2571     median: 2570.5 (16%)     max: 2663 Points
96%
1 3217U +
min: 1555     avg: 2354     median: 2476.5 (15%)     max: 2539 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
100%
1 3227U +
min: 5751     avg: 5806     median: 5805.5 (4%)     max: 5860 Points
93%
1 3217U +
min: 4646     avg: 5273     median: 5393.5 (4%)     max: 5573 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
1 3227U +
min: 7120     avg: 7157     median: 7157 (5%)     max: 7194 Points
93%
1 3217U +
min: 4872     avg: 6435     median: 6621 (5%)     max: 6972 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
1 3227U +
min: 3190     avg: 3271     median: 3271 (4%)     max: 3352 Points
96%
1 3217U +
min: 2835     avg: 3091     median: 3149 (4%)     max: 3212 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
100%
1 3227U +
min: 888     avg: 904     median: 904 (11%)     max: 920 s
99%
1 3217U +
min: 859     avg: 992     median: 984 (12%)     max: 1241 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
100%
1 3227U +
min: 28.02     avg: 29.1     median: 29.1 (6%)     max: 30.1 s
100%
1 3217U +
min: 26.96     avg: 30.5     median: 30.8 (6%)     max: 34.21 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
100%
1 3227U +
2015 Points (3%)
93%
1 3217U +
min: 1656     avg: 1898     median: 1866.5 (3%)     max: 2453 Points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
1 3227U +
min: 10.79     avg: 10.9     median: 10.9 (4%)     max: 10.91 fps
94%
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 3227U +
min: 59.2     avg: 59.6     median: 59.6 (14%)     max: 60 fps
94%
1 3217U +
min: 55.1     avg: 56.2     median: 56.2 (13%)     max: 57.1 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
100%
1 3227U +
min: 0.0975     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (0%)     max: 0.0976 GB/s
95%
1 3217U +
min: 0.09     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (0%)     max: 0.094 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
100%
1 3227U +
0.2 GB/s (3%)
94%
1 3217U +
min: 0.15     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (3%)     max: 0.16 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
100%
1 3227U +
min: 0.186     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (0%)     max: 0.187 GB/s
94%
1 3217U +
min: 0.169     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (0%)     max: 0.179 GB/s
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
100%
1 3227U +
min: 2407     avg: 2413     median: 2413 (5%)     max: 2419 Points
92%
1 3217U +
min: 1992     avg: 2189     median: 2229 (5%)     max: 2294 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
100%
1 3227U +
min: 19.99     avg: 20.5     median: 20.5 (4%)     max: 21 s
100%
1 3217U +
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 *
100%
1 3227U +
min: 44.5     avg: 45.8     median: 45.8 (2%)     max: 47 s
100%
1 3217U +
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 *
100%
1 3227U +
min: 1039     avg: 1094     median: 1094 (5%)     max: 1149 s
100%
1 3217U +
min: 1078     avg: 1101     median: 1090 (5%)     max: 1191 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
100%
1 3227U +
min: 32420     avg: 35210     median: 35210 (17%)     max: 38000 MIPS
16.3 MIPS (0%)
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
100%
1 3227U +
min: 23100     avg: 23550     median: 23550 (18%)     max: 24000 MFLOPS
12.6 MFLOPS (0%)
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
100%
1 3217U +
6.2 Points (79%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
100%
1 3227U +
min: 6386     avg: 6426     median: 6426 (6%)     max: 6466 Points
92%
1 3217U +
min: 3744     avg: 5452     median: 5903 (5%)     max: 6105 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
100%
1 3227U +
min: 2027     avg: 2196     median: 2195.5 (6%)     max: 2364 Points
96%
1 3217U +
min: 1695     avg: 2106     median: 2111.5 (6%)     max: 2539 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 3227U +
min: 19736     avg: 20100     median: 20099.5 (16%)     max: 20463 Points
84%
1 3217U +
min: 13936     avg: 17248     median: 16940 (14%)     max: 20392 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 3227U +
min: 1818     avg: 1832     median: 1832 (5%)     max: 1846 Points
91%
1 3217U +
min: 1482     avg: 1652     median: 1670 (4%)     max: 1775 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 3227U +
2530 Points (5%)
94%
1 3217U +
min: 1874     avg: 2264     median: 2376 (4%)     max: 2439 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 3227U +
4998 Points (40%)
87%
1 3217U +
4361 Points (35%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 3227U +
4413 Points (40%)
86%
1 3217U +
3784 Points (34%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 3227U +
4144 Points (8%)
94%
1 3217U +
3901 Points (8%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 3227U +
3735 Points (8%)
90%
1 3217U +
3380 Points (7%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 3227U +
4140 Points (11%)
90%
1 3217U +
3741 Points (10%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 0.9.1 Total Score *
100%
1 3217U +
220.1 ms (2%)

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