i3-3217UE vs i3-4012Y

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4012Y
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 11 Watt
0.82
Core i3-3217UE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.87
+6.1%

Core i3-3217UE outperforms Core i3-4012Y by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-4012Y i3-4012Y
i3-3217UE i3-3217UE

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25932555
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency6.624.75
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)1 August 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed1.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)11.5 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4200Intel HD 4000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort2561x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-4012Y 0.82
i3-3217UE 0.87
+6.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-4012Y 1278
i3-3217UE 1362
+6.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.82 0.87
Recency 1 September 2013 1 August 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 11 Watt 17 Watt

i3-4012Y has an age advantage of 1 year, and 54.5% lower power consumption.

i3-3217UE, on the other hand, has a 6.1% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4012Y and Core i3-3217UE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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