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Intel Core i3-2357M Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-19

The Intel Core i3-2357M is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q2/2011. The Intel Core i3-2357M is based on the 2. generation of the Intel Core i3 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1023. The Intel Core i3-2357M scores 277 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 659 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i3-2357M
Family:	Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 2000M (46)
Architecture:	Sandy Bridge H
Technology:	32 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	2
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i3-2357M clock with 1.30 GHz. The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	1.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	--
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	--

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.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 3000, the Intel Core i3-2357M has an build in graphic solution. It has 12 SM processors, which have a total of 96 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 3000
GPU frequency:	0.35 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	0.95 GHz
Compute units:	12
Shader:	96
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q1/2011

Max. displays:	2
Generation:	6
Direct X:	10.1
Technology:	32 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i3-2357M supports up to 16 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

DDR3-1333	21.3 GB/s
Max. Memory:	16 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	Yes
PCIe:	2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i3-2357M has a TDP of 17 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	17 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2357M has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	32 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1023
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date:	Q2/2011
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i3-2357M
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-2357M have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

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.


	AMD GX-420CA 4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	230
	Intel Core i3-2365M 2C 4T @ 1.40 GHz	221
	Intel Core i3-2367M 2C 4T @ 1.40 GHz	221
	Intel Core i3-2357M 2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	206
	Intel Atom x5-Z8550 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	202
	Intel Celeron J3060 2C 2T @ 2.48 GHz	199
	Intel Celeron N3060 2C 2T @ 2.48 GHz	198

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.


	Intel Celeron N3350 2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz	480
	Intel Celeron 1007U 2C 2T @ 1.50 GHz	462
	Intel Atom E3845 4C 4T @ 1.91 GHz	455
	Intel Core i3-2357M 2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	440
	Intel Atom x5-Z8350 4C 4T @ 1.92 GHz	424
	Intel Atom x5-Z8300 4C 4T @ 1.84 GHz	396
	Intel Atom Z3735F 4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz	392

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 Atom x6212RE 2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz	284
	AMD A6-4455M 2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz	283
	Intel Pentium 977 2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz	278
	Intel Core i3-2357M 2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	277
	AMD A8-3520M 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	277
	AMD A4-3305M 2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz	276
	AMD A4-3310MX 2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz	273

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 Atom Z3740 4C 4T @ 1.33 GHz	665
	AMD A4-5300 2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz	663
	Intel Celeron N3350 2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz	663
	Intel Core i3-2357M 2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	659
	Intel Core i3-3229Y 2C 4T @ 1.40 GHz	657
	AMD A8-4555M 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	657
	Intel Celeron 1000M 2C 2T @ 1.80 GHz	650

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.


	AMD A4-5150M AMD Radeon HD 8350G @ 0.72 GHz	184
	AMD A4-5300 AMD Radeon HD 7480D @ 0.72 GHz	184
	AMD A4-5300B AMD Radeon HD 7480D @ 0.72 GHz	184
	Intel Core i3-2357M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 0.95 GHz	182
	Intel Core i7-2617M Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 0.95 GHz	182
	Intel Pentium 4405U Intel HD Graphics 510 @ 0.95 GHz	182
	Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Intel HD Graphics 610 @ 0.95 GHz	182

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.


	AMD G-T56N 2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz	766
	Intel Atom Z3735D 4C 4T @ 1.83 GHz	761
	Intel Pentium T4400 2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz	761
	Intel Core i3-2357M 2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	760
	AMD G-T56E 2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz	751
	Intel Celeron 1047UE 2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz	750
	Intel Atom Z3770 4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz	739

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,854 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,788 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,506 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,474 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,128 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,444 entries

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