Core 2 Solo U2100 vs Core i7-3770
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in performance ranking | 1345 | not rated |
Place by popularity | 14 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 2.97 | no data |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
Series | no data | Core 2 Solo |
Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Merom-L (2007) |
Release date | 8 April 2012 (12 years ago) | no data |
Launch price (MSRP) | $294 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
Threads | 8 | 1 |
Base clock speed | 3.4 GHz | no data |
Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 1.06 GHz |
Bus support | no data | 533 MHz |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | no data |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | no data |
L3 cache | 8 MB | no data |
Chip lithography | 22 nm | 65 nm |
Die size | 160 mm2 | no data |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | no data |
Number of transistors | 1,400 million | no data |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
Socket | 1155 | no data |
Power consumption (TDP) | 77 Watt | 5.5 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | + | no data |
AVX | + | no data |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100 are enumerated here.
VT-d | + | no data |
VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | no data |
ECC memory support | - | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100.
PCIe version | 3.0 | no 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.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i7-3770 outperforms Core 2 Solo U2100 by 2652% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
Physical cores | 4 | 1 |
Threads | 8 | 1 |
Chip lithography | 22 nm | 65 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 77 Watt | 5 Watt |
i7-3770 has 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.
Core 2 Solo U2100, on the other hand, has 1440% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core i7-3770 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Solo U2100 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3770 and Core 2 Solo U2100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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