Intel Core i3-3210 vs Intel Core i5-2520M
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel BGA 1023 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Transistors | unknown | 624 million |
| Die size | 94 mm² | 149 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA12C | rPGA |
| tCaseMax | 65°C | — |
Performance
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | — | — |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 32.0x | 25.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |
| TDP | 55 W | 35 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | unknown | End-of-life |
| Release date | Jan 1st, 2013 | Feb 1st, 2011 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Generation | Core i3 | Core i5 |
| Part | SR0YY | SR04A |
| Memory support | DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | — |
Cores
| Total Cores | 2 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 2500 | Intel HD 3000 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 3MB (shared) | 3MB (shared) |
Notes
| Notes | Intel HD 2500 frequency: 650-1050MHz | — |
|---|
Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | — | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | Yes |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| HTT | Yes | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.1 | — | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Cache | — | Yes |
| TXT | Yes | Yes |
| Turbo Boost | — | Yes |
| VT-d | — | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | Yes |
