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Core i3-2348M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.3 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 48.8% (832nd of 1442)

Based on 5,289 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2348M CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 33%Average: 48.8% Great: 56%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2348M averaged 51.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 76.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 51Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2348M is 23.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-2348M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 130Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 130Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 5,289 samples)
Rank 83248.8%
Min Avg Max
53.9 Memory 76.2 88
20.3 1-Core 51 60.6
32.8 2-Core 88.3 115
47% 71.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
48.3 4-Core 126 154
54.7 8-Core 130 154
17% 128 Pts
Min Avg Max
53.2 64-Core 130 154
8.1% 130 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
46.7% Average
Memory 70.1
1-Core 58.8
2-Core 108
49% 79.1 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 142
18% 139 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
46.3% Average
Memory 82.6
1-Core 57.6
2-Core 99.1
52% 79.8 Pts
4-Core 65.3
8-Core 43.8
8% 54.6 Pts
64-Core 132
8% 132 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.75 GHz (avg)
45.6% Average
Memory 78.4
1-Core 38.7
2-Core 64.7
42% 60.6 Pts
4-Core 74.3
8-Core 94
11% 84.2 Pts
64-Core 101
6% 101 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
45% Average
Memory 68
1-Core 54.4
2-Core 90.8
45% 71.1 Pts
4-Core 130
8-Core 129
17% 129 Pts
64-Core 132
8% 132 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
41% Average
Memory 59.6
1-Core 56
2-Core 94.1
43% 69.9 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 130
18% 131 Pts
64-Core 131
8% 131 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
32.1% Below average
Memory 44.6
1-Core 46.6
2-Core 88.3
35% 59.8 Pts
4-Core 112
8-Core 125
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 128
8% 128 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.1 GHz (avg)
21.1% Poor
Memory 35.1
1-Core 29.8
2-Core 49.3
24% 38.1 Pts
4-Core 42.3
8-Core 44.3
6% 43.3 Pts
64-Core 36.5
2% 36.5 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
14.4% Very poor
Memory 22.2
1-Core 17.4
2-Core 30.1
15% 23.2 Pts
4-Core 38.7
8-Core 42.1
5% 40.4 Pts
64-Core 41
2% 41 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,694,209 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Acer Aspire E1-571

CPU
Core i3-2348MIntelBench 49%, 5,289 samples105x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples399x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples206x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples66x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples26x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples17x
A400 120GBKingston  $32Bench 61%, 166,392 samples11x
RAM
HMT451S6MFR8C-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 27%, 3,609 samples52x
NT4GC64B8HG0NS-CG 1x4GBNanyaBench 25%, 3,468 samples23x
ACR16D3LS1NGG/4G 1x4GBKingstonBench 28%, 2,133 samples23x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-2348M Processor (3M Cache, 2.30 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi3-2348M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm     
Max CPU Configuration1

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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20 months ago.

POL-User
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4,560

Terrible

6 years ago.

Good performance - almost the same as dual core i7 first generation (i7-620m)... But in my case i3 have better performance.

MAR-User
Avatar level
2,034

Terrible

9 months ago.

I have it on my laptop,for it's price it's so bad

GTM-User
Avatar level
1,252

Terrible

3 years ago.

one of the worst i have ever seen, the performance is trash. a 2010 pentium compares to this trash cpu, please never get this cpu

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