Intel Core i3-3217U vs Intel Core i7-3667U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-3217U and Intel Core i7-3667U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3217U
- 3.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 21.093 vs 5.98
- Around 99% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 2739 vs 1373
- Around 99% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 2739 vs 1373
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 21.093 vs 5.98 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2739 vs 1373 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2739 vs 1373 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3667U
- Around 78% higher clock speed: 3.20 GHz vs 1.8 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 65% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1501 vs 911
- Around 97% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2416 vs 1225
- Around 71% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 564 vs 329
- Around 63% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1219 vs 746
- Around 75% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.019 vs 1.153
- Around 72% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.262 vs 0.152
- Around 69% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 0.922 vs 0.546
- Around 27% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 1.809 vs 1.427
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.20 GHz vs 1.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 4096 KB vs 3072 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1501 vs 911 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2416 vs 1225 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 564 vs 329 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1219 vs 746 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.019 vs 1.153 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.262 vs 0.152 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.922 vs 0.546 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.809 vs 1.427 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-3217U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3667U
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| Name | Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel Core i7-3667U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 911 | 1501 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1225 | 2416 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 329 | 564 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 746 | 1219 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.153 | 2.019 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 21.093 | 5.98 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.152 | 0.262 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.546 | 0.922 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.427 | 1.809 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2739 | 1373 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2739 | 1373 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-3217U | Intel Core i7-3667U | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | 3 June 2012 | 3 June 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $225 | $346 |
| Place in performance rating | 2722 | 2723 |
| Price now | $229.99 | |
| Processor Number | i3-3217U | i7-3667U |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 2.95 | |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 1.80 GHz | 2.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 118 mm | 118 mm |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB | 4096 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C | 105 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 1.8 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x166 | 0x166 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| SDVO | ||
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Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 31mm x 24mm | 31mm x 24mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1023 | FCBGA1023 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 17 Watt | 17 Watt |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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