i7-620UM vs i5-3320M

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3320M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.68
+143%
Core i7-620UM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 18 Watt
0.69

Core i5-3320M outperforms Core i7-620UM by a whopping 143% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20532713
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i7
Power efficiency4.523.61
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$278

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM 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 speed2.6 GHz1.06 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.13 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 1.0
Bus rate5 GT/s1 × 2.5 GT/s
Multiplierno data8
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size118 mm281+114 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistorsno data382+177 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM 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)
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988BGA1288
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt18 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-800
Maximum memory size32 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s12.799 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz500 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3320M and Core i7-620UM.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i5-3320M 1.68
+143%
i7-620UM 0.69

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.

i5-3320M 2661
+144%
i7-620UM 1091

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i5-3320M 4416
+109%
i7-620UM 2111

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i5-3320M 9550
+139%
i7-620UM 4004

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.68 0.69
Recency 1 June 2012 7 January 2010
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 18 Watt

i5-3320M has a 143.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i7-620UM, on the other hand, has 94.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3320M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-620UM in performance tests.


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