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Intel Core i5-560M vs i7-640M vs i5-2410M Processor Comparison

Intel Core i5-560M Processor :

  • is a Dual Core processor, with CPU Speed of 2.66 GHz, 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, Number of Threads 4, Bus/ Core ratio is 20, 3.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 2.5 GT/s DMI (Direct Media Interface – is a link between Intel northbridge and southbridge on motherboard, processors like Intel Atom, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7 6xx, 7xx, 8xx excluding Intel Core i7 9xx support a northbridge DMI therefore they do not have a separate northbridge), 64 bit Instruction Set, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Instruction Set Extensions, Lithography of 32 nm, 35 W of Max TDP (Thermal Design Power/ Thermal Design Point – TDP – it is the maximum amount of power required by the cooling system to dissipate). The memory specifications of the processor include 8 GB Max Memory Size, DDR3-800/ 1066 Memory Types, 17.1 GB/s Max Memory Bandwidth, Number of Memory Channels 2.

 

  • The other specifications include Integrated Graphics, Intel FDI (Flexible Display Interface), Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Dual Display, 500 MHz Graphics Base Frequency, 766 MHz of Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency, Expansion options like PCI Express Revision 2.0, PCI Express Configuration of 1 * 16, Number of PCI Express Ports is 1.

 

  • The Advanced Technologies of the processor are Intel Turbo Boost Technology (is the technology which enables the processor to run above its base operating frequency through dynamic control of the CPU’s clock rate), Intel vPro Technology (it is a technology based on the combination of processor technologies, hardware enhancements, management features and security technologies that allow remote access to the PC regardless of the stat of the OS or power state of the PC), Intel Hyper Threading Technology (technology which is used to improve parallelization of computations ie., performing multiple tasks at once on PC microprocessors), Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, AES new Instructions, Intel 64, Idle States, Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology  (technology which allows the processor to meet its required performance for its operation during minimal power draw and heat dissipation), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, and Execute Disable Bit.

Intel Core i7-640M Processor :

  • is a Dual Core processor, with CPU Speed of 2.8 GHz, 4 MB of Intel Smart Cache, Number of Threads 4, Bus/ Core Ratio is 21, 3.46 GHz of Max Turbo Frequency, 2.5 GT/s DMI, 64 – bit Instruction Set, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Instruction Set Extensions, 32 nm of Lithography, 35 W max TDP. The memory specifications of the processor include 8 GB Max Memory Size, DDR3-800/ 1066 Memory Types, Number of Memory Channels 2, 17.1 GB/s Max Memory Bandwidth.

 

  • The other specifications include Integrated Graphics, Intel FDI (Flexible Display Interface), Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Dual Display, 500 MHz Graphics Base Frequency, 766 MHz of Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency, Expansion options like PCI Express Revision 2.0, PCI Express Configuration of 1 * 16.

 

  • The Advanced Technologies of the processor are Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel vPro Technology, Intel Hyper Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, AES new Instructions, Intel 64, Idle States, Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, and Execute Disable Bit.

Intel Core i5-2410M Processor : 

  •  is a Dual Core processor, with CPU Speed of 2.3 GHz, 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, Number of Threads 4, Bus/ Core ratio is 23, 2.9 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 5 GT/s DMI, 64 bit Instruction Set, AVX Instruction Set Extensions, Lithography of 32 nm, 35 W of Max TDP. The memory specifications of the processor include 8 GB Max Memory Size, DDR3-1066/ 1333 Memory Types, 21.3 GB/s Max Memory Bandwidth, Number of Memory Channels 2.

 

  • The other specifications include Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel FDI (Flexible Display Interface), Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Dual Display, 650 MHz Graphics Base Frequency, 1.2 GHz of Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency, Graphics Output like eDP/ DP/ HDMI/ SDVO/ CRT, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel In Tru 3D Technology, Intel Wireless Display, Expansion options like PCI Express Revision 2.0, PCI Express Configuration of 1 * 16, 2 * 8, 1 * 8 + 2 * 4, Number of PCI Express Ports is 1.

 

  • The Advanced Technologies of the processor are Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Hyper Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel My Wi-Fi Technology, 4G WiMax Wireless Technology, Idle States, Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, and Execute Disable Bit

 Intel Core i5-560M vs i7-640M vs i5-2410M Processor Comparison Chart :

Dexternights.com   Intel Core i5-560M Processor  Intel Core i7-640M Processor  Intel Core i5-2410M Processor
Benchmark            2695            2799             3354
Number of Cores               2               2                2
CPU Speed          2.66 GHz         2.8 GHz           2.3 GHz
Cache            3 MB           4 MB             3 MB
Max Turbo Frequency          3.2 GHz        3.46 GHz           2.9 GHz
DMI          2.5 GT/s         2.5 GT/s            5 GT/s
Max Memory Size            8 GB           8 GB             8 GB
Memory Types  DDR3-800/1066  DDR3-800/1066  DDR3-1066/1333
Max Memory Bandwidth         17.1 GB/s         17.1 GB/s          21.3 GB/s
Graphics Specifications Integrated Graphics, Intel FDI (Flexible Display Interface), Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Dual Display, 500 MHz Graphics Base Frequency, 766 MHz of Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency Integrated Graphics, Intel FDI (Flexible Display Interface), Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Dual Display, 500 MHz Graphics Base Frequency, 766 MHz of Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel FDI (Flexible Display Interface), Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Dual Display, 650 MHz Graphics Base Frequency, 1.2 GHz of Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency, Graphics Output like eDP/ DP/ HDMI/ SDVO/ CRT, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel In Tru 3D Technology, Intel Wireless Display
Expansion Options PCI Express Revision 2.0, PCI Express Configuration of 1 * 16, Number of PCI Express Ports is 1 PCI Express Revision 2.0, PCI Express Configuration of 1 * 16  PCI Express Revision 2.0, PCI Express Configuration of 1 * 16, 2 * 8, 1 * 8 + 2 * 4, Number of PCI Express Ports is 1
Advanced Technologies The Advanced Technologies of the processor are Intel Turbo Boost Technology , Intel vPro Technology , Intel Hyper Threading Technology , Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, AES new Instructions, Intel 64, Idle States, Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology , Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, and Execute Disable Bit Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel vPro Technology, Intel Hyper Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, AES new Instructions, Intel 64, Idle States, Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, and Execute Disable Bit  Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Hyper Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel My Wi-Fi Technology, 4G WiMax Wireless Technology, Idle States, Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology, Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, and Execute Disable Bit

 

 

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Intel Core i5-480M vs i5-2410M Laptop processor comparison

 

Intel i5 series of Processes are placed between i3 and i7, Though Intel may call it mid range CPU,  For most day to day function this is a very powerful high end Processor series.  Compared to processors  two years back,  even i3 series is much more powerful, the i5 takes it a notch.

The second generation i5 processors based on Sandy Bridge Architecture. They bring some of advanced media features, like better media conversion performance, and a whole new concept of  Processor Graphics. With the newer i5, there is on Turbo Boost, which provides increased speed when needed for high processor intensive applications.

Media rendering at 3D and 1080p will be much smoother and Intel Wireless Display to 1080p screens are possible. Overall the i5 2410 is better than the i5-480 or i5-540/i5-560 etc. But is it worth the extra money ?

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 Intel Core i5-2410M Processor Intel Core i5-480M Processor
 
Clock Speed 2.3GHZ 2.66GHz
No of Cores 2 2
Cache 3MB Intel Smart Cache 3MB Intel Smart Cache
64 Bit Yes Yes
System Bus 5 GT/s 2.5GT/s
Fabrication 32 nm 32 nm
Memory Support DDR3 -1066/1333 DDR3 -800/1066
Max Memory
Bandwidth
Architecture Sandy Bridge Arrandale
Graphics Processor Graphics Integrated Graphics
Graphics Base
Frequency		 650MHZ 500MHZ
Graphics Output eDP/DP/CRT/HDMI NA
Intel Wireless
Display		 Yes No
Intel Anti-Theft
Technology		 Yes No
Intel my Wifi
Technology		 Yes No
4G WiMax Wireless Yes No

The answers are in the details, the newer processor improves the DDR3 support and also improves the overall processor performance even if the raw clock speed is less. So i5-2410M’s 2.30 GHZ is practically 30% faster than the i5-480M’s 2.67 GHZ. Same goes with the i5-560M and i5-580M processors.

Overall the Second generation i5 series offers more value and features than anything available in previous generation processors. Based on the cost, which is relatively equal always go for i5-2410M when you have a choice.

Below are the CPU benchmarks for popular i5 and i3 Series Mobile processors

Intel Core i5 480M @ 2.67 GHz – 2730
Intel Core i5-2410M @ 2.30 GHz – 3335
Intel Core i5 580M @ 2.67 GHz – 2865
Intel Core i5 560M @ 2.67 GHz – 2694
Intel Core i5 520M @ 2.40 GHz – 2359
Intel Core i5 430M @ 2.27 GHz – 2359
Intel Core i3 550 @ 3.20 GHz – 3091
Intel Core i3-380M @ 2.53 GHZ – 2314
Intel Core i3-2310M @ 2.1 GHZ – 2567

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Intel Core i3-2310M vs i3-380M Notebook processors comparison

We are back with the Processor Comparison, this time with the popular mid range i3 series processors Intel Core i3-380M vs Intel Core i3-2310M. i3-2310M is based on the newer Sandy Bridge micro-architecture released first in January 2011 compared to the old Arrandale (based on Nehalem) Micro Architectures.

The Major advancements with the new architecture apart from 10-20% CPU performance is a marked improvement in the graphics capabilities of the new Gen processors. From the Integrated Graphics the model changes to Processor Graphics with newer Sandy Bridge Processor. But in terms of Fabrication process both Intel Core i3-380M and Intel Core i3-2310M follow the same 32nm process.

The newer chip Intel Core i3-2310M gets some advanced features like Intel Anti-Theft Technology, 4G Wimax technology, Intel myWifi etc. But whether most laptops have the capability to use these features is questionable.

In terms of raw clock speed i3-380M has 2.53GHZ vs i3-2310M’s 2.10GHZ, but the new performance improvements should nullify any concerns. Both have same cache memory of 3MB. With native Graphics support, ie Processor Graphics i3-2310M will perform much better without a separate Graphics card.

CPU Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-380M @ 2.53GHZ – 2314
Intel Core i3-2310M @ 2.1GHZ – 2567
Intel Core i5 480M @ 2.67GHz – 2730
Intel Core i5-2410M @ 2.30GHz – 3335
Intel Core i3 550 @ 3.20GHz – 3091
Intel Core i5 520M @ 2.40GHz – 2359
Intel Core i5 430M @ 2.27GHz – 2359

In terms of price i3-380M based laptops and i3-2310M fall in the same category ans if you have the choice between Intel Core i3-380M and Intel Core i3-2310M, always go for the i3-2310M processor.