Core i7-3517UE vs Core m3-7Y30

Core i7-3517UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Core m3-7Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3517UE

2 / 4

2,384

0.0%

2,418

+1.4%

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 i7-3517UE is positioned at rank 1154 and the Core m3-7Y30 is on rank 1116, so the Core m3-7Y30 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 i7-3517UE

#1142

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4064%

#1143

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4004%

#1144

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3676%

#1145

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3659%

#1146

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3626%

#1148

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3501%

#1149

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3357%

#1150

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3352%

#1151

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3262%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

100%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core m3-7Y30

#1104

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3412%

#1105

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3362%

#1106

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3086%

#1107

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3072%

#1108

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3044%

#1110

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2940%

#1111

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2819%

#1112

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2814%

#1113

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2738%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

95%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-3517UE leads in gaming performance. However, the Core m3-7Y30 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-3517UE	Core m3-7Y30
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-3517UE stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 88% cheaper ($35 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-3517UE	Core m3-7Y30
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+692%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 i7-3517UE Benchmark Check

Core m3-7Y30 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3517UE and Core m3-7Y30

Core i7-3517UE

The Core i7-3517UE 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,384 points. Launch price was $69.

Core m3-7Y30

The Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,418 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3517UE and Core m3-7Y30 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-3517UE versus 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-3517UE (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i7-3517UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3517UE scores 2,384 against the Core m3-7Y30's 2,418 — a 1.4% lead for the Core m3-7Y30. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3517UE vs 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y30.

Feature	Core i7-3517UE	Core m3-7Y30
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+70%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,384	2,418+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	645
Geekbench 6 Single	—	768
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,481

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3517UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m3-7Y30 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3517UE	Core m3-7Y30
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-3517UE) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30). The Core m3-7Y30 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Core i7-3517UE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable.

Feature	Core i7-3517UE	Core m3-7Y30
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 615
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use	—	Ultra-portable

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3517UE launched at $330 MSRP, while the Core m3-7Y30 debuted at $281. At current prices ($35 vs $281), the Core i7-3517UE is $246 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3517UE delivers 68.1 pts/$ vs 8.6 pts/$ for the Core m3-7Y30 — making the Core i7-3517UE the 155.1% better value option.