m3-7Y32 vs i7-7600U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7600U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.33
+35.5%
Core m3-7Y32
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.72

Core i7-7600U outperforms Core m3-7Y32 by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18062046
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core m3
Power efficiency14.6936.15
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)21 April 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393$281

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 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 speed2.8 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeOPIOPI
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier2811
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache4 MB4 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 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)
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FCBGA1515
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt4.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
Smart Response++

Security technologies

Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s29.861 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 620Intel HD Graphics 615
Max video memory32 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz900 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1210

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.

i7-7600U 2.33
+35.5%
m3-7Y32 1.72

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.

i7-7600U 3701
+35.2%
m3-7Y32 2738

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-7600U 344
+29.8%
m3-7Y32 265

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made 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 (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-7600U 161
+34.2%
m3-7Y32 120

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.33 1.72
Integrated graphics card 2.43 1.87
Recency 3 January 2017 21 April 2017
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 4 Watt

i7-7600U has a 35.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 29.9% faster integrated GPU.

m3-7Y32, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 275% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7600U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-7Y32 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7600U and Core m3-7Y32, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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