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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i5-3230M

Processor

CPU cores
2*
CPU threads
4*
Maximum boost clock
3.2 GHz*
Thermal design power
35 W*

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 4.5.0 / Windows / CPU
Intel Core i5-3230M 17.60 samples/min 3 complete runs · Middle 50%: 17.15 - 17.66 · 2 core / 4 thread · Latest: 2026-03-08

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

Bitcoin MiningOS X / OpenCL / compute · mHash/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

2.12* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

2.43* mHash/s

Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012/Early 2013)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU · Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Bitcoin MiningWindows / OpenCL / compute · mHash/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

2.31* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Host configuration not reported.

2.35* mHash/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Face DetectionOS X / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

1.77* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

1.91* mPixels/s

Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012/Early 2013)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU · Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Face DetectionWindows / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

5.71* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Host configuration not reported.

5.68* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Ocean Surface SimulationOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

29.61* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

31.77* fps

Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012/Early 2013)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU · Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Ocean Surface SimulationWindows / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

6.65* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Host configuration not reported.

6.87* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Particle Simulation - 64kOS X / OpenCL / compute · mInteraction/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

17.11* mInteraction/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

20.15* mInteraction/s

Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012/Early 2013)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU · Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Particle Simulation - 64kWindows / OpenCL / compute · mInteraction/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

19.87* mInteraction/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Host configuration not reported.

20.45* mInteraction/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

T-RexOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

0.21* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

0.24* fps

Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012/Early 2013)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU · Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

T-RexWindows / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

0.23* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Host configuration not reported.

0.24* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

TV-L1 Optical FlowOS X / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

0.69* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

0.75* mPixels/s

Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012/Early 2013)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU · Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

TV-L1 Optical FlowWindows / OpenCL / compute · mPixels/s

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

0.29* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Host configuration not reported.

0.29* mPixels/s

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Video CompositionOS X / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

0.90* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

0.94* fps

Apple MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012/Early 2013)

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU · Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Video CompositionWindows / OpenCL / compute · fps

Higher is better.

Intel Core i5-3230M

1.25* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Host configuration not reported.

1.27* fps

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU with HD Graphics 4000

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3230M CPU

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

  • PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark2,513*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark · version unreported · threadMark1,556*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark2,508* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Reported score · version unreported · mark3,939*Platform unreported Compare results

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

4.08 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

17.60 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
17.149169324504
75th percentile
17.655814758375
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

4.79 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

8.79 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

2.48 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

10.56 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
9.4881837479165
75th percentile
11.789263435752
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

2.82 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

5.95 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

3.76 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

2.32 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

18.81 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
18.668710312721
75th percentile
18.964822317066
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

10.78 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
9.8152442805104
75th percentile
11.459098630147
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

5.80 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

2.91 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

9.36 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.0.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

5.55 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

3.60 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

2.74 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

16.82 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
16.794026079514
75th percentile
18.318520688831
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

11.47 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
10.150467926131
75th percentile
11.852277802673
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

4.72 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

1.25 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

8.63 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.6.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

6.20 samples/min

3 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

4.47 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

21.32 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
21.092536331168
75th percentile
21.772266329703
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

6.75 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

10.14 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Linux · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

4.77 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Linux · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

23.20 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
23.110364795531
75th percentile
23.332897220937
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Linux · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

6.95 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Linux · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i5-3230M

11.51 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Linux
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
4
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
2*
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 4000*
CPU threads
4*
Base clock
2.6 GHz*
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency
3.2 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
650 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,100 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
25.60 GB/s*
Maximum boost clock
3.2 GHz*
Socket / package
Reported value 1: FCBGA1023*
Reported value 2: PGA988*
Reported value 3: FCBGA1023*
Reported value 4: PGA988*
Reported value 5: FCPGA988*
Reported value 6: PGA988*
Reported value 7: FCPGA988*
Process node
22 nm*

Cache hierarchy

  • Reported cache*
    Size
    3 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2*
Video memory type
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*

Supported memory

  • DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*

Power specifications

Thermal design power
35 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 73 fields
Product Collection
Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors*
Product Collection
Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors*
Processor Base Frequency
2.6* GHz
Processor Base Frequency
2.6* GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
3.2* GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
3.2* GHz
Cache
3 MB SmartCache*
Cache
3 MB SmartCache*
Bus Speed
5 GT/s DMI*
Bus Speed
5 GT/s DMI*
TDP
35* W
TDP
35* W
Embedded Options Available
No*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Conflict Free
Yes*
Conflict Free
Yes*
Max Memory Size
32* GB
Max Memory Size
32* GB
Memory Types
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*
Memory Types
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*
Max nb of Memory Channels
2*
Max nb of Memory Channels
2*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6* GB/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No*
ECC Memory Supported
No*
Graphics Base Frequency
650* MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
650* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.1* GHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.1* GHz
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT*
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT*
Processor Number
i5-3230M*
Processor Number
i5-3230M*
PCI Express Revision
3*
PCI Express Revision
3*
PCI Express Configurations
1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4*
PCI Express Configurations
1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4*
Max nb of PCI Express Lanes
1*
Max nb of PCI Express Lanes
1*
T
105 C*
T
105 C*
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Yes*
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Yes*
Intel Virtualization Technology VTx
Yes*
Intel Virtualization Technology VTx
Yes*
Intel 64
Yes*
Intel 64
Yes*
Status
Launched*
Status
Launched*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
AVX*
Instruction Set Extensions
AVX*
Idle States
Yes*
Idle States
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit
Yes*
Launch Date
Q1'13*
Launch Date
Q1'13*
Lithography
22* nm
Lithography
22* nm
Recommended Customer Price
$225.00*
nb of Cores
2*
nb of Cores
2*
nb of Threads
4*
nb of Threads
4*
Specifications 2 · 128 fields
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
AntiTheftTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
AntiTheftTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
BornOnDate
Q1'13*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
BornOnDate
Q1'13*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
Bus
5 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
Bus
5 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
Cache
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
Cache
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
ClockSpeed
2.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
ClockSpeed
2.60 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
ClockSpeedMax
3.20 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
ClockSpeedMax
3.20 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Ivy Bridge*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Ivy Bridge*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
CoreCount
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
CoreCount
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
CpuId
72056*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
CpuId
72164*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
738*
CVTHD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
739*
CVTHD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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Specifications 3 · 14 fields
Processor
Intel Core i5-3230M Processor*
Processor
Intel Core i5-3230M Processor*
Status
Launched*
Status
Launched*
Release Date
Q1'13*
Release Date
Q1'13*
Cores
2*
Cores
2*
Max Turbo Speed
3.2* GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.2* GHz
Base Speed
2.6* GHz
Base Speed
2.6* GHz
Cache Size
3* MB
Cache Size
3* MB
Specifications 4 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i5-3230M @ 2.60GHz*
cores
2*
logicals
2*
samples
5,475*
price
74.04*
tdp
35*
date
2013-01-01*
socket
PGA988*
category
Laptop*
speed
2,600*
turbo
3,200*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 5 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i5-3230M @ 2.60GHz*
Specifications 6 · 38 fields
turbo frequency
3,200*
turbo frequency
3,200*
cache size
3,072*
cache size
3,072*
tdp
35*
tdp
35*
socket
FCBGA1023*
socket
FCPGA988*
memory type
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*
memory type
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*
cores
2*
cores
2*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result
intel*
vertical segment
Mobile*
vertical segment
Mobile*
max memory size
33,554,432*
max memory size
33,554,432*
status
Discontinued*
status
Discontinued*
max temp
105*
max temp
105*
package size
37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B)*
package size
31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)*
threads
4*
threads
4*
name
Intel Core i5-3230M*
name
Intel Core i5-3230M*
rating Processor benchmark result
2,508*
processor number
i5-3230M*
processor number
i5-3230M*
launch date
2013-02-01*
launch date
2013-02-01*
lithography
22*
lithography
22*
bus speed
5*
bus speed
5*
base frequency
2,600*
base frequency
2,600*
Specifications 7 · 22 fields
ClockSpeed
2.6* GHz
ClockSpeed
2.6* GHz
Cache
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Cache
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus
5 GT/s*
Bus
5 GT/s*
MaxTDP
35* W
MaxTDP
35* W
BornOnDate
Q1'13*
BornOnDate
Q1'13*
Model
Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor*
Model
Intel® Core™ i5-3230M Processor*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Lithography
22* nm
Lithography
22* nm
CoreCount
2*
CoreCount
2*
ThreadCount
4*
ThreadCount
4*
ClockSpeedMax
3.2* GHz
ClockSpeedMax
3.2* GHz
Specifications 8 · 122 fields
4G WiMAX Wireless Technology
Yes*
4G WiMAX Wireless Technology
Yes*
Intel® Demand Based Switching
No*
Intel® Demand Based Switching
No*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
No*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
No*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
No*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
No*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Anti-Theft Technology
Yes*
Anti-Theft Technology
Yes*
Total Cores
2*
Total Cores
2*
Total Threads
4*
Total Threads
4*
Processor Base Frequency
2.6* GHz
Processor Base Frequency
2.6* GHz
Cache
3.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Cache
3.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus Speed
5* GT/s
Bus Speed
5* GT/s
TDP
35* W
TDP
35* W
Max Turbo Frequency
3.2* GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
3.2* GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡
3.2* GHz
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency‡
3.2* GHz
Marketing Status
Discontinued*
Marketing Status
Discontinued*
Launch Date
Q1'13*
Launch Date
Q1'13*
Servicing Status
End of Servicing Lifetime*
Servicing Status
End of Servicing Lifetime*
End of Servicing Updates Date
Tuesday | December 31 | 2019*
End of Servicing Updates Date
Tuesday | December 31 | 2019*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
32* GB
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
32* GB
Memory Types
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*
Memory Types
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6* GB/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6* GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
GPU Name‡
Intel® HD Graphics 4000*
GPU Name‡
Intel® HD Graphics 4000*
Graphics Base Frequency
650* MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
650* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.1* GHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.1* GHz
Product Collection
Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors*
Product Collection
Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes*
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes*
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Yes*
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes*
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
Device ID
0x166*
Device ID
0x166*
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT*
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
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i5-3230M*
Processor Number
i5-3230M*
PCI Express Revision
3.0*
PCI Express Revision
3.0*
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1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8 2x4*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8 2x4*
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16*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
16*
Sockets Supported
FCBGA1023*
Sockets Supported
FCPGA988*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
Lithography
22* nm
Lithography
22* nm
Package Size
31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)*
Package Size
37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA988B)*
TJUNCTION
105 C*
TJUNCTION
105 C*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® AVX*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® AVX*
Idle States
Yes*
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Yes*
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Yes*
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Yes*
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Yes*
Intel® My WiFi Technology
Yes*
Intel® My WiFi Technology
Yes*
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Specifications 9 · 11 fields
name
Intel Core i5-3230M @ 2.60GHz*
socket
PGA988*
category
Laptop*
price
$249.65**
mark
3,939*
value
15.78*
single thread
1,576*
single thread value
6.32*
tdp
35*
powerperf
112*
testdate
Jan 2013*
Specifications 10 · 12 fields
cpuName
Intel Core i5-3230M @ 2.60GHz*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
testDate
2,013*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
socket
PGA988*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
category
Laptop*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
price
99.99*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuMark
2,513*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuValue
25.13*
Scope and conditions
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suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadMark
1,556*
Scope and conditions
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suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadValue
15.56*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
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No*
TDP
35*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
powerPerf
71.8*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
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No*
cores
2*
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suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*

* Provisional data