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Intel AW8063801208001

Core i5-3230M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.6GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date: Q1 2013.

Average Bench: 48.7% (813th of 1420)

Based on 61,311 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 0FABFBFF000306A9, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz

The Intel Core i5-3230M is a dual-core four thread mobile processor based on the 3rd generation Ivy Bridge architecture. It was launched in Q1 2013 and, for a mobile processor, scores a reasonable effective speedscore of 66: the base clock speed is 2.6 GHz which can reach 3.2 GHz under turbo boost. The i5-3230M features Intel HD Graphics 4000, so both the GPU and CPU are improvement over the comparable i5 Sandy Bridge processors. The i5-3230M is absolutely fine for casual usage, however, like most laptop processors, would struggle with CPU intensive tasks such as CAD and video encoding. Additionally the IGP is unsuitable for the graphics requirements of modern 3D games. Despite having a respectable TDP of 35W this is halved in more recent processors such as the i5-3317U which leads to more battery life. [Nov '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 30%Average: 48.7% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3230M 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 70.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 64.7Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3230M is 27.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3230M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 164Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 164Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 61,311 samples)
Rank 81348.7%
Min Avg Max
41.5 Memory 70.6 85.4
32 1-Core 64.7 80.6
49.7 2-Core 111 138
50.8% 82.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
81.5 4-Core 156 198
97.7 8-Core 164 199
21.3% 160 Pts
Min Avg Max
92.2 64-Core 164 199
10.2% 164 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
51% Above average
Memory 74.2
1-Core 71.7
2-Core 123
55% 89.8 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 169
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
48.6% Average
Memory 68.5
1-Core 62.7
2-Core 130
52% 87.2 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 176
23% 171 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
47.1% Average
Memory 65.5
1-Core 70.6
2-Core 123
52% 86.3 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 178
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
45.7% Average
Memory 63.5
1-Core 70.9
2-Core 117
50% 83.7 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 171
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $225 @ launch in Jan '13
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: HP ProBook 4540s

CPU
Core i5-3230MIntel  $100Bench 49%, 61,311 samples297x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples907x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples60x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples38x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $22Bench 66%, 424,288 samples37x
A400 480GBKingston  $27Bench 74%, 237,487 samples23x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $19Bench 56%, 142,801 samples20x
RAM
HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 27%, 17,632 samples40x
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 28%, 12,200 samples24x
16KTF51264HZ-1G6M1 1x4GBMicronBench 27%, 6,018 samples24x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $122

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz) BGA
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi5-3230M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$225.00
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes1

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
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 Size31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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Official site ark.intel.com/...

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor...

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Liked (edit your comment) Add link

11 months ago.

DEU-User
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5,581

Terrible

2 months ago.

Runs my work environment still well in 2022 with 8GB of RAM. Still a good processor taken the age of it.

CAN-User
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4,818

Good

7 months ago.

can bearly run simple games like csgo and smite

IND-User
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4,552

Good

3 months ago.

My PC has this processor and this processor nailed it with a 4 GB DDR3 ram..... it runs basic takes and processes efficiently and moreover this processor is budget friendly.... I'll definitely recommend this processor for basic tasks and GAMING (only with 8 GB Ram).... this processor is a all in one combo for Official, Home and Gaming use..... Thanks \..... If you have any question over this processor feel free to contact me on | shubhamgond803@gmail.com | Thank You For Reading

AUS-User
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3,838

Excellent

2 years ago.

One needs to know how to set up feasable realms in order to play todays games,then again this is a serious workstation processor with the most viable diverse operating system support,which more than counters the few odd arguments that this can't play some overhyped incorrect crap game, if you know your equipment it ought run everything seamless,not excuses! This dx 12 support and array of other niceties makes the platform =versatile even heading to 2021 that is if you know what your doing with your system.

JPN-User
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3,352

Good

3 years ago.

can run most modern games at low to mid setting even in 2017!

HUN-User
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3,297

Good

2 years ago.

Compared with most core i5 notebook processors, untill 7th generation, it still pretty good in speed.

CHL-User
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2,536

Excellent

4 years ago.

can handle a handful of awesome games and multitasking

CPUPro
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2,057

Poor

8 years ago.

TheWildShadow55
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116

Good

3 years ago.

Older but performs well.

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