Intel Core i3-2328M vs Intel Core i7-4710MQ

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Intel Core i3-2328M or Intel Core i3-2328M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-2328M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2328M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4710MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4710MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
2 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i3-2328M Name Intel Core i7-4710MQ
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2328M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2328M is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Core i7-4710MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4710MQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2328M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2328M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4710MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4710MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
6 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 11.1
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
12 Execution units 20
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
96 Shaders 160
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0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 W watts.
85 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2328M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
PGA 988 Socket PGA 946
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-- Release price --
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Haswell H
32 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2