Core i7-3517U vs Core i5-3337U

Core i7-3517U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Core i5-3337U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3517U

2 / 4

2,108

+0.7%

2,093

0.0%

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 i7-3517U is positioned at rank 340 and the Core i5-3337U is on rank 1099, so the Core i7-3517U 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 i7-3517U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#328

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#329

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#330

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#331

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#332

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#334

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#335

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

402%

#336

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#337

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#340

Core i7-3517U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3337U

#1087

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3155%

#1088

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3109%

#1089

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2854%

#1090

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2841%

#1091

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2815%

#1093

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2718%

#1094

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2606%

#1095

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2602%

#1096

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2532%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

97%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

95%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3517U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3337U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-3517U	Core i5-3337U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3517U	Core i5-3337U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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 i7-3517U Benchmark Check

Core i5-3337U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3517U and Core i5-3337U

Core i7-3517U

The Core i7-3517U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,108 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-3337U

The Core i5-3337U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3517U and Core i5-3337U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-3517U versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-3337U — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-3517U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-3517U scores 2,108 against the Core i5-3337U's 2,093 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-3517U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3517U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3337U.

Feature	Core i7-3517U	Core i5-3337U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+11%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+6%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,108	2,093

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to 1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM76,UM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i7-3517U) and HM76,UM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3337U).

Feature	Core i7-3517U	Core i5-3337U
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	1600
Max RAM Capacity	32	32
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3517U) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3337U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3517U rivals AMD A10-4655M; Core i5-3337U rivals AMD A8-4555M.