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Core i3-2350M

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

Average Bench: 47% (878th of 1442)

Based on 24,896 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2350M CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 30%Average: 47% Great: 56%
Gaming
Gaming 47%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-2350M averaged 52.9% 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 73.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 50.2Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-2350M is 26.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-2350M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 126Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 125Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 24,896 samples)
Rank 87847%
Min Avg Max
45.9 Memory 73.2 88.4
20.5 1-Core 50.2 60.1
36.4 2-Core 86.4 112
45.6% 69.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
50.2 4-Core 123 152
51.3 8-Core 125 152
16.5% 124 Pts
Min Avg Max
51.8 64-Core 126 153
7.8% 126 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
53.2% Above average
Memory 82.9
1-Core 58
2-Core 103
52% 81.4 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 141
19% 140 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
50.2% Above average
Memory 82.4
1-Core 48.7
2-Core 85.6
48% 72.2 Pts
4-Core 108
8-Core 109
14% 108 Pts
64-Core 113
7% 113 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
48.9% Average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 55
2-Core 90.3
49% 74.5 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 122
16% 120 Pts
64-Core 40.1
2% 40.1 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
48.4% Average
Memory 71.9
1-Core 59.3
2-Core 111
50% 80.7 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 146
20% 146 Pts
64-Core 146
9% 146 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
46.8% Average
Memory 75.3
1-Core 57.3
2-Core 87.2
48% 73.3 Pts
4-Core 110
8-Core 108
15% 109 Pts
64-Core 109
7% 109 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
46.7% Average
Memory 69.6
1-Core 58.3
2-Core 99.3
48% 75.7 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 142
19% 141 Pts
64-Core 140
9% 140 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.25 GHz (avg)
45.8% Average
Memory 80.4
1-Core 42
2-Core 58.8
43% 60.4 Pts
4-Core 67.8
8-Core 72.7
9% 70.2 Pts
64-Core 75
5% 75 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
33.2% Below average
Memory 57.6
1-Core 49.2
2-Core 69.9
38% 58.9 Pts
4-Core 50.7
8-Core 68
8% 59.3 Pts
64-Core 90.5
6% 90.5 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,763,482 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC

CPU
Core i3-2350MIntelBench 47%, 24,896 samples1x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples1,395x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples803x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples285x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples140x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples57x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $29Bench 56%, 142,801 samples41x
RAM
AM1U16BC4P2-B19H 2x4GBAdataBench 46%, 2,021 samples113x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 18,713 samples110x
AD73I1C1674EV 1x4GBAdataBench 25%, 5,119 samples109x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-2350M Processor (3M Cache, 2.30 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ4'11
Processor Numberi3-2350M
# 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 Revision2.0
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
Sockets SupportedPPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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