i5-3320M vs i3-7101TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7101TE
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.49
+48.2%
Core i5-3320M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.68

Core i3-7101TE outperforms Core i5-3320M by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17592068
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.73no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Power efficiency6.734.54
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M 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 speed3.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperature88 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1023,FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-7101TE 2.49
+48.2%
i5-3320M 1.68

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.

i3-7101TE 3957
+48.6%
i5-3320M 2662

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.49 1.68
Integrated graphics card 3.11 1.18
Recency 3 January 2017 1 June 2012
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm

i3-7101TE has a 48.2% higher aggregate performance score, 163.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-7101TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3320M in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-7101TE is a desktop processor while Core i5-3320M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7101TE and Core i5-3320M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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