Intel Core i3-7320
About processor
The Intel Core i3-7320 is a solid processor for budget desktop builds. With a base clock of 4.1 GHz and support for hyper-threading, it offers decent performance for daily computing tasks and light multitasking.
The Kaby Lake architecture and 14nm technology ensure efficient power usage and relatively low heat output, making it a good choice for small form factor builds or systems with limited cooling capabilities. With a TDP of 51W, it strikes a good balance between power consumption and performance.
In terms of real-world performance, the Core i3-7320 offers snappy responsiveness for everyday use, and it can handle light content creation tasks and gaming at lower settings. The Geekbench 6 scores of 1388 for single-core performance and 2709 for multi-core performance reflect its capabilities.
Overall, the Intel Core i3-7320 is a reliable processor for entry-level desktops, offering a good mix of performance, efficiency, and value for budget-conscious users. However, for more demanding tasks such as gaming at higher settings or content creation, users should consider stepping up to a higher-tier processor.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
January 2017
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i3-7320
Code Name
Kaby Lake
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
4.10 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1151
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
51 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2133/2400 | DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
64 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
8 GT/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.15 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1388
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
2709
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
1005
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
2076
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2504
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
4844
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core