Intel Core i7-4578U vs Intel Core i3-3227U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4578U and Intel Core i3-3227U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, 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 - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4578U
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 5 month(s) later
- Around 84% higher clock speed: 3.50 GHz vs 1.9 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1935 vs 953
- 2.4x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3112 vs 1293
- 2.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 788 vs 350
- 2.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1697 vs 797
- 29.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 43.106 vs 1.468
- 2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.835 vs 1.413
- Around 62% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.297 vs 0.183
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 21 July 2014 vs 25 January 2013 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.50 GHz vs 1.9 GHz |
| L3 cache | 4 MB vs 3072 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1935 vs 953 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3112 vs 1293 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 788 vs 350 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1697 vs 797 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 43.106 vs 1.468 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.835 vs 1.413 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.297 vs 0.183 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3227U
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105 °C vs 100 °C
- 2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Around 65% lower typical power consumption: 17 Watt vs 28 Watt
- Around 61% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.865 vs 2.408
- 6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 6.735 vs 1.123
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C vs 100 °C |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB vs 16 GB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 17 Watt vs 28 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.865 vs 2.408 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 6.735 vs 1.123 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4578U
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-3227U
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4578U | Intel Core i3-3227U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1935 | 953 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3112 | 1293 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 788 | 350 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1697 | 797 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.408 | 3.865 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 43.106 | 1.468 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.123 | 6.735 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.835 | 1.413 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.297 | 0.183 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2854 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2854 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4578U | Intel Core i3-3227U | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | 21 July 2014 | 25 January 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $426 | $225 |
| Place in performance rating | 2513 | 2531 |
| Processor Number | i7-4578U | i3-3227U |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 181 mm | 118 mm |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 3072 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 105 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.50 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1300 Million | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3L-1333, 1600; LPDDR3-1333, 1600 | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0xA2E | 0x166 |
| Graphics base frequency | 200 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.10 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® Iris® Graphics 5100 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
| CRT | ||
| SDVO | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3200x2000@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3200x2000@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm | 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023) |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1023 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 28 Watt | 17 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 2 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 4x1, 2x4 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| 4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| 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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