i5-3427U vs i5-3340M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3340M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.70
+20.6%
Core i5-3427U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.41

Core i5-3340M outperforms Core i5-3427U by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20572216
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency4.577.81
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$225

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U 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 speed2.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size118 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U 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
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching--
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVO++
CRT++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340M and Core i5-3427U.

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.

i5-3340M 1.70
+20.6%
i5-3427U 1.41

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.

i5-3340M 2697
+20.3%
i5-3427U 2241

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3340M 526
+20.9%
i5-3427U 435

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3340M 1055
+19.1%
i5-3427U 886

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i5-3340M 3
+25.9%
i5-3427U 3

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i5-3340M 1.39
+23%
i5-3427U 1.13

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.70 1.41
Recency 1 January 2013 1 June 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

i5-3340M has a 20.6% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

i5-3427U, on the other hand, has 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3340M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3427U in performance tests.


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