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Intel Core i5-3230M Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-12

The Intel Core i5-3230M is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2013. The Intel Core i5-3230M is based on the 3. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1023. The Intel Core i5-3230M scores 672 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,432 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i5-3230M
Family:	Intel Core i5 (336)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 3000M (29)
Architecture:	Ivy Bridge H
Technology:	22 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	3
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-3230M clock with 2.60 GHz (3.20 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:	2.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.20 GHz
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 4000, the Intel Core i5-3230M has an build in graphic solution. It has 16 SM processors, which have a total of 128 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 4000
GPU frequency:	0.65 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.10 GHz
Compute units:	16
Shader:	128
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q1/2011

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	7
Direct X:	11.0
Technology:	22 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:	Decode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-3230M supports up to 32 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

DDR3-1600	25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:	32 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i5-3230M has a TDP of 35 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	35 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3230M has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	22 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:	Q1/2013
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i5-3230M
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz (3.20 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-3230M 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.


	Intel Core i3-4025U 2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz	574
	Intel Core i7-3612QM 4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz	571
	Intel Pentium Silver N6000 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	571
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	565
	Intel Core i7-3612QE 4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz	565
	Intel Core i7-2640M 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	563
	Intel Core i5-2540M 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	559

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 Core i5-3320M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1177
	Intel Core i5-2520M 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	1162
	Intel Core i5-3610ME 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1144
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1128
	Intel Core i3-4010U 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	1105
	Intel Core i3-4005U 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	1105
	Intel Core i5-3210M 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1102

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 x6413E 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	676
	Intel Atom x6425E 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	676
	Intel Core m3-7Y30 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	675
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	672
	AMD Ryzen 5 2500U 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	672
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	672
	Intel Core i5-5250U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	671

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 Core i3-7100U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1436
	AMD A8-7650K 4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	1433
	Intel Core i5-4300U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	1433
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1432
	Intel Core i7-2640M 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	1431
	Intel Core m3-8100Y 2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz	1429
	Intel Core m5-6Y54 2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz	1428

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 Core i3-3120M Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz	282
	Intel Core i3-3130M Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz	282
	Intel Core i7-3610QM Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz	282
	Intel Core i5-3230M Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz	282
	AMD A9-9420e AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz	276
	AMD A6-5350M AMD Radeon HD 8450G @ 0.72 GHz	276
	AMD A6-5357M AMD Radeon HD 8450G @ 0.72 GHz	276

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 Core i7-3687U 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	2550
	Intel Celeron N4120 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2542
	Intel Core i5-4310U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	2533
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	2531
	AMD A9-9410 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	2530
	Intel Core i7-8500Y 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	2526
	AMD A10-4655M 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	2526

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-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.


	Intel Core i5-7200U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	287
	Intel Core i7-6500U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	282
	Intel Core i5-6300U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	272
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	254
	Intel Core i5-6200U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	252
	Intel Core i5-5200U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	249
	Intel Core i5-2520M 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	248

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.


	Intel Core i7-4510U 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	749
	Intel Core i5-5200U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	743
	Intel Pentium Silver N5000 4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz	740
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	735
	AMD A10-7850K 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	729
	Intel Core i5-2540M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	723
	Intel Core i5-4310U 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	722

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-L16G7 5C 5T @ 3.00 GHz	107
	Intel Core m3-7Y30 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	107
	Intel Core M-5Y70 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	107
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	106
	Intel Core i5-3210M 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	106
	Intel Core i5-4350U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	106
	Intel Core i3-7100U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	103

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-4500U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	261
	Intel Core i7-8500Y 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	261
	Intel Core i5-4300U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	260
	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	258
	Intel Core i5-3210M 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	258
	Intel Core i5-4310U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	258
	Intel Core i7-7Y75 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	254

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,875 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,809 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,509 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,476 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,154 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,450 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (SC)
241 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
743 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,109 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,105 entries

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