i7-7600U vs i5-3340

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3340
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 77 Watt
2.66
+14.2%
Core i7-7600U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.33

Core i5-3340 outperforms Core i7-7600U by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17071791
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency3.2714.70
Architecture codenameno dataKaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date1 July 2013 (11 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$393

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U 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 speed3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataOPI
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplierno data28
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cacheno data512 KB
L3 cache6 MB Intel® Smart Cache4 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U 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)
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1356,FPBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U. 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-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 620
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340 and Core i7-7600U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data12

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.

i5-3340 2.66
+14.2%
i7-7600U 2.33

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.

i5-3340 4227
+14.2%
i7-7600U 3700

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.66 2.33
Integrated graphics card 0.69 2.42
Recency 1 July 2013 3 January 2017
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 15 Watt

i5-3340 has a 14.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i7-7600U, on the other hand, has 250.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 413.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3340 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7600U in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3340 is a desktop processor while Core i7-7600U is a notebook one.


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