Core i3-3217UE vs Core i3-2370M

Core i3-3217UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

Core i3-2370M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3217UE

2 / 4

1,362

0.0%

1,370

+0.6%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-3217UE is positioned at rank 1187 and the Core i3-2370M is on rank 1186, so the Core i3-2370M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3217UE

#1175

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4850%

#1176

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4779%

#1177

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4387%

#1178

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4367%

#1179

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4327%

#1181

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4179%

#1182

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4007%

#1183

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4000%

#1184

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3893%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

100%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

99%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

93%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

88%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

87%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

87%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2370M

#1174

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4818%

#1175

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4747%

#1176

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4358%

#1177

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4338%

#1178

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4299%

#1180

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4151%

#1181

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3980%

#1182

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3974%

#1183

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3867%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

99%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

99%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

96%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

92%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

92%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

88%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

87%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2370M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3217UE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3217UE	Core i3-2370M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i3-3217UE holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $35 (vs $225), it costs 84% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 539% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-2370M.

Insight	Core i3-3217UE	Core i3-2370M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+539%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-3217UE Benchmark Check

Core i3-2370M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3217UE and Core i3-2370M

Core i3-3217UE

The Core i3-3217UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,362 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2370M

The Core i3-2370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-3217UE and Core i3-2370M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-3217UE versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-2370M — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i3-2370M. The Core i3-3217UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-2370M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3217UE scores 1,362 against the Core i3-2370M's 1,370 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-2370M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 353 vs 412, a 15.4% lead for the Core i3-2370M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 790 vs 711 (10.5% advantage for the Core i3-3217UE). Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Core i3-2370M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz+50%
Base Clock	—	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,362	1,370
Geekbench 6 Single	353	412+17%
Geekbench 6 Multi	790+11%	711

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3217UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2370M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,QM77 (Core i3-3217UE) and HM65,HM67,QM67 (Core i3-2370M).

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Core i3-2370M
Socket	BGA1023	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i3-3217UE) vs VT-x (Core i3-2370M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3217UE) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2370M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3217UE targets Embedded, Core i3-2370M targets Laptop.