m3-6Y30 vs i5-2320

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2320
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.31
+68.6%
Core m3-6Y30
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.37

Core i5-2320 outperforms Core m3-6Y30 by an impressive 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18102244
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.41no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core m3
Power efficiency2.3025.91
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Skylake-Y (2015)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)1 September 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$160$281

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3 GHz0.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplierno data9
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm298.57 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million1750 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA1155FCBGA1515
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt4.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection+-
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s29.861 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics 515
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz850 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1610

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.

i5-2320 2.31
+68.6%
m3-6Y30 1.37

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.

i5-2320 3677
+69.4%
m3-6Y30 2171

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.31 1.37
Integrated graphics card 0.55 1.65
Recency 4 September 2011 1 September 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 4 Watt

i5-2320 has a 68.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

m3-6Y30, on the other hand, has 200% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 2275% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-2320 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-6Y30 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-2320 is a desktop processor while Core m3-6Y30 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2320 and Core m3-6Y30, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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