Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i5.Intel Core i5-3230M в–є remove from comparisonThe Intel Core i5-3230MВ is a fast dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. As a result, overall performance is similar to the old i7-2640M.The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000В offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1200 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i5-3320M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and DDR3(L)-1600 support.The performanceВ of the Core i5-3320M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistorsВ forВ increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors.

Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i5. As a result, overall performance is similar to the old i7-2620M.The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000В offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1150 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i5-3230M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessors, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.The performanceВ of the Core i5-3230M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements.

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