Intel Core i3-4370 | Apple M2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-4370 and the Apple M2 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-4370 2 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Apple M2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 4000 (64) | CPU group | Apple M2 (8) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Haswell S | Architecture | M2 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M1 |
-- | Successor | Apple M3 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-4370 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple M2 clocks with 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-4370 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz | A-Core | 0.66 GHz (3.50 GHz) 4x Avalanche |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.42 GHz) 4x Blizzard |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Core i3-4370 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 2 |
22 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 160 |
160 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 24 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | Apple M2 (10 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-4370, while the Apple M2 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-4370 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 20.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-4370 has a TDP of 54 W. The TDP of the Apple M2 is 20 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-4370 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
54 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 20 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-4370 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Apple M2 is at 20.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-4370 | Characteristic | Apple M2 |
22 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
LGA 1150 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
147 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Apple M2
Apple M2 (10 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i3-4370
3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8,558 CB R23 MC @ 20 W |
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Apple M2
8C 8T @ 0.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-4370 | Apple M2 |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Air 14 (2022) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) |