Intel Core i3-2330E vs Intel Core i7-7820X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-2330E or Intel Core i3-2330E – 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 i3-2330E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330E, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7820X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7820X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-2330E Name Intel Core i7-7820X
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 7
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 7000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2330E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330E is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Core i7-7820X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 16
None None 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 8x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2330E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330E 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 i7-7820X does not have integrated graphics.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
6 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 140 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330E 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 i7-7820X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Skylake X
32 nm Technology 14 nm
PGA 988 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 650 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 11.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8916
8916
Intel Core i3-2330E
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
958
958

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8123
8123
Intel Core i3-2330E
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
766
766

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1513
1513
Intel Core i3-2330E
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
369
369