i3-2340UE vs i5-6200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6200U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.89
+210%
Core i3-2340UE
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.61

Core i5-6200U outperforms Core i3-2340UE by a whopping 210% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19852795
Place by popularity91not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i3
Power efficiency11.923.40
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)1 June 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$250

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE 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 speed2.3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz1.3 GHz
Bus typeOPIDMI 2.0
Bus rate4 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2313
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size98.57 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1750 Million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1356Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 520Intel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno 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 i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

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.

i5-6200U 1.89
+210%
i3-2340UE 0.61

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.

i5-6200U 2995
+207%
i3-2340UE 976

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 0.61
Integrated graphics card 2.16 0.66
Recency 1 September 2015 1 June 2011
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

i5-6200U has a 209.8% higher aggregate performance score, 227.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-6200U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2340UE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6200U and Core i3-2340UE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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