Product comparison · 2 cpus

Acer Intel Core i3-2370M vs Acer Intel Core i7-2600K

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 34identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:i3-2370M
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:i7-2600K
  • Processor base frequency
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:2.4 GHz
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:2
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:4
  • Processor socket
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:PGA988
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
  • Component for
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:Laptop
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:PC
  • Processor threads
    • Intel Core i3-2370M:4
    • Intel Core i7-2600K:8

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Comparison of Intel Core i3-2370M, Intel Core i7-2600K
64 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2370Mi7-2600K
Processor base frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor socketDiffersPGA988LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Package typeTrayTray
Component forDiffersLaptopPC
Processor threadsDiffers48
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
L3 cache speedDiffers2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W95 W
Compatible chipsetsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® B65 Express, Intel® B75 Express, Intel® H61 Express, Intel® H67 Express, Intel® H77 Express, Intel® P67 Express, Intel® Q65 Express, Intel® Q67 Express, Intel® Q77 Express, Intel® Z68 Express, Intel® Z75 Express, Intel® Z77 Express
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Bus typeDMIDMI
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21.3 GB/s21 GB/s
Processor codeDiffersSR0DPSR00C
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1066,1333 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECCNoNo
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1350 MHz
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
Features2 differ
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Market segmentDiffersMobileDesktop
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
CPU configuration (max)11
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.6 °C
TjunctionKnown for one85 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Processor package size37.5 mm37.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-xVT-x

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