Core i3-2357M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-2357M

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-2357M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,094 Rank: 1806
Rank Name Score Visual
1802 Pentium N4200 4,095
+0%
1803 A10-7300 4,095
+0%
1804 Celeron 1007U 4,095
+0%
1805 Athlon II X3 400e 4,095
+0%
1806 Core i3-2357M 4,094
1807 Pentium 967 4,090
-0.1%
1808 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 4,089
-0.1%
1809 Core 2 Duo P7570 4,088
-0.1%
1810 Celeron 3855U 4,087
-0.2%
1811 E2-9000 4,087
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-2357M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,530 Rank: 1177
Rank Name Score Visual
1173 Core i5-2400S 4,533
+0.1%
1174 Xeon E5507 4,533
+0.1%
1175 Phenom II X4 940 4,532
+0%
1176 Xeon D-1518 4,531
+0%
1177 Core i3-2357M 4,530
1178 Phenom II X4 B55 4,530
+0%
1179 Core i5-6260U 4,529
+-0%
1180 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,528
+-0%
1181 A8-7650K 4,527
-0.1%
1182 Core i7-5650U 4,526
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-2357M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,804 Rank: 1887
Rank Name Score Visual
1883 A6-4455M 3,809
+0.1%
1884 Core i3-2377M 3,807
+0.1%
1885 Celeron J3455 3,806
+0.1%
1886 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 3,805
+0%
1887 Core i3-2357M 3,804
1888 A8-3500M 3,802
-0.1%
1889 Atom C3338 3,801
-0.1%
1890 A10-4655M 3,799
-0.1%
1891 Atom C3538 3,796
-0.2%
1892 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 3,795
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-2357M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,481 Rank: 1665
Rank Name Score Visual
1661 Xeon 5150 4,482
+0%
1662 A4-3420 4,482
+0%
1663 Athlon II X2 235e 4,482
+0%
1664 Pentium 987 4,481
+0%
1665 Core i3-2357M 4,481
1666 Athlon II X2 215 4,481
+0%
1667 Celeron N2910 4,481
+0%
1668 Celeron 2961Y 4,481
+0%
1669 Athlon II X2 240e 4,481
+0%
1670 A4-3300 4,480
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-2357M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,447 Rank: 1667
Rank Name Score Visual
1663 Celeron B830 4,448
+0%
1664 A6-4400M 4,448
+0%
1665 A4-3330MX 4,448
+0%
1666 E2-9010 4,448
+0%
1667 Core i3-2357M 4,447
1668 Celeron 3205U 4,447
+0%
1669 A4-3305M 4,447
+0%
1670 Pentium T4200 4,447
+0%
1671 Celeron E1400 4,447
+0%
1672 Pentium 997 4,446
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-2357M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,478 Rank: 1551
Rank Name Score Visual
1547 Phenom II X2 B57 4,479
+0%
1548 Athlon II X3 400e 4,479
+0%
1549 A4-7300 4,479
+0%
1550 A8-6410 4,479
+0%
1551 Core i3-2357M 4,478
1552 Pentium G6950 4,478
+0%
1553 Phenom II X2 550 4,478
+0%
1554 A6-7310 4,478
+0%
1555 Celeron 1037U 4,478
+0%
1556 A6-5200 4,478
+0%

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Core i3-2357M Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-2357M remains a relic of the early Sandy Bridge era, representing a mobile processor launched in June 2011. Positioned within Intel's Core i3 lineup, it was designed for mainstream laptops, balancing performance and power efficiency. Despite its age, the chip offers a glimpse into the evolution of mobile computing, particularly in how integrated graphics and multi-threading were beginning to play a more prominent role in consumer devices. Its 32 nm process and BGA1023 packaging reflect the design priorities of that period, where compactness and thermal efficiency were paramount.

The Core i3-2357M features a dual-core design with four threads enabled via Intel Hyper-Threading, a significant advantage for multitasking and light productivity workloads. Operating at a base frequency of 1.3 GHz with a locked multiplier, the processor is not suited for overclocking but provides consistent performance under typical use. The microarchitecture, Sandy Bridge, introduced improved instruction execution and enhanced power management, while the 3 MB L3 cache aids in reducing memory latency. With a TDP of just 17 W, the chip is highly energy-efficient, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops.

Integrated into the processor is Intel HD Graphics 3000, featuring 12 execution units and a max frequency of 950 MHz. While modest by today’s standards, this GPU enabled basic gaming and multimedia playback, supporting up to two displays. The processor supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory in a dual-channel configuration, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. This was sufficient for its time but now limits performance in memory-intensive applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-2357M achieves an overall score of 4094, placing it at #1806 of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 3804 (#1887) and a multicore score of 4530 (#1177). These results reflect its positioning as a budget-friendly mobile option from a bygone era. It outperforms some modern low-power processors like the Pentium 967 and Core 2 Duo P7570, but falls well behind contemporary offerings such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K. The multicore performance is relatively strong compared to its single-core score, indicating that the processor benefits from parallel workloads but lacks the raw speed needed for demanding tasks.

Notable features include support for AVX, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, enabling efficient encryption, virtualization, and media processing. However, the absence of ECC memory support and limited cache hierarchy place constraints on its use in professional or server environments. While the Core i3-2357M is no longer relevant for modern computing needs, it serves as a historical benchmark for how Intel optimized mobile performance in the early 2010s. For users seeking basic functionality in legacy systems or embedded applications, it remains a viable, albeit outdated, option.
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Intel Core i3-2357M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-2357M
Family: Core
Series: i3-2000
Model Number: i3-2357M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: BGA1023
Package: FCBGA-1023
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 17 W
Release Price: $250.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 16 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.62 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 TSX SMT mXFR Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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