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Intel Core i7-2640M vs Intel Core i5-2430M
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CPU comparison with benchmarks
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| Intel Core i7-2640M | Intel Core i5-2430M | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2640M or Intel Core i5-2430M - 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 Core i7-2640M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2640M was released in Q4/2011. The Intel Core i5-2430M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2430M was released in Q4/2011. |
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| Intel Core i7 (300) | Family | Intel Core i5 (336) |
| Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
| 2 | Generation | 2 |
| Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Sandy Bridge H |
| Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2640M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.50 GHz). The Intel Core i5-2430M has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.00 GHz). |
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| Intel Core i7-2640M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2430M |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 2.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
| 3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.00 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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| Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| 0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
| 1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
| 6 | GPU Generation | 6 |
| 32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| 2 | Max. displays | 2 |
| 12 | Compute units | 12 |
| 96 | Shader | 96 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| 2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| 10.1 | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 3000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| No | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2640M supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2430M can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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| Intel Core i7-2640M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2430M |
| DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| -- | L2 Cache | -- |
| 4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
| 2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
| 16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
| 8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-2640M has a TDP of 35 W, that of the Intel Core i5-2430M is 35 W. |
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| Intel Core i7-2640M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2430M |
| 35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| 100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2640M has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-2430M cache has a total of 3.00 MB. |
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| Intel Core i7-2640M | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2430M |
| 32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| BGA 1023 | Socket | PPGA 988 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q4/2011 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
| 280 $ | Release price | -- |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core i7-2640M
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core i7-2640M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i7-2640M
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i7-2640M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i7-2640M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2430M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i7-2640M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i7-2640M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2430M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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| Intel Core i7-2640M | Intel Core i5-2430M |
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