Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 vs Intel Core 3 processor 100U

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Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 3 processor 100U
Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Intel Core 3 processor 100U

CPU comparison

Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 or Intel Core 3 processor 100U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 has 1 cores with 1 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.40 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 was released in Q3/2008.

The Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 3 processor 100U was released in Q1/2024.
Intel Core2 Solo (4) Family Intel Core 3 (1)
Intel Core 2 Solo SU3000 (2) CPU group Intel Core processors (Series 1) (3)
2 Generation 1
Penryn Architecture Raptor Lake U
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 is 1.40 GHz while the Intel Core 3 processor 100U has 6 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 3 processor 100U is at 1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz).

Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Characteristic Intel Core 3 processor 100U
1 Cores 6
1 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
1.40 GHz A-Core 1.20 GHz (4.70 GHz)
2x Redwood Cove
-- B-Core 0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz)
4x Crestmont

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Characteristic Intel Core 3 processor 100U
-- AI hardware Intel® AI Boost
-- AI specifications Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost)
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 or Intel Core 3 processor 100U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

no iGPU GPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
-- GPU Generation 13
Technology 10 nm
Max. displays 4
-- Compute units 64
-- Shader 512
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 32 GB
-- DirectX Version 12.1

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP8 Decode
No Codec AV1 Decode
No Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 can use up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 processor 100U supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s.

Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Characteristic Intel Core 3 processor 100U
DDR3-800, DDR2-800 Memory LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200
8 GB Max. Memory 96 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
12.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
No ECC No
3.00 MB L2 Cache 10.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version 4.0
-- PCIe lanes 20
-- PCIe Bandwidth 39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 is 5.5 W, while the Intel Core 3 processor 100U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Characteristic Intel Core 3 processor 100U
5.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- TDP (PL2) 55 W
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max. 100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 3 processor 100U is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 10.00 MB cache.

Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Characteristic Intel Core 3 processor 100U
45 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
BGA 956 Socket BGA 1744
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
No AES-NI Yes
Operating systems Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2008 Release date Q1/2024
-- Release price --
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Intel Core2 Solo SU3500
1C 1T @ 1.40 GHz
184 (100%)
Intel Core 3 processor 100U Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Intel Core2 Solo SU3500
1C 1T @ 1.40 GHz
184 (100%)
Intel Core 3 processor 100U Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Intel Core2 Solo SU3500
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 3 processor 100U Intel Core 3 processor 100U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz
1240 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Intel Core2 Solo SU3500
1C 1T @ 1.40 GHz
253 (100%)
Intel Core 3 processor 100U Intel Core 3 processor 100U
6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Solo SU3500 Intel Core 3 processor 100U
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