Intel Core i3-370M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i3-370M

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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 Intel Core i3-370M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,871 Rank: 1980
Rank Name Score Visual
1976 E-450 3,881
+0.3%
1977 Celeron 887 3,879
+0.2%
1978 Athlon X2 4450e 3,877
+0.2%
1979 Celeron N2940 3,872
+0%
1980 Intel Core i3-370M 3,871
1981 Atom D2550 3,871
+0%
1982 Phenom X4 9500 3,871
+0%
1983 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,870
+-0%
1984 Atom x7-Z8750 3,867
-0.1%
1985 Celeron N3150 3,865
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Core i3-370M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,247 Rank: 1913
Rank Name Score Visual
1909 Atom N570 4,249
+0%
1910 E1-1500 4,249
+0%
1911 Core i5-2537M 4,248
+0%
1912 Atom D525 4,248
+0%
1913 Intel Core i3-370M 4,247
1914 Core 2 Duo P7350 4,247
+0%
1915 Celeron N3050 4,247
+0%
1916 Celeron 450 4,247
+0%
1917 Intel Atom x5-Z8300 4,246
+-0%
1918 Core i5-4200U 4,246
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Core i3-370M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,620 Rank: 1970
Rank Name Score Visual
1966 A8-4555M 3,643
+0.6%
1967 Core 2 Duo T9550 3,640
+0.6%
1968 Athlon II X2 260u 3,637
+0.5%
1969 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,630
+0.3%
1970 Intel Core i3-370M 3,620
1971 Pentium N3520 3,619
+-0%
1972 Intel Pentium J3710 3,618
-0.1%
1973 Pentium N3530 3,617
-0.1%
1974 Atom x7-Z8700 3,615
-0.1%
1975 Atom D2550 3,613
-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 Intel Core i3-370M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Intel Core i3-370M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Intel Core i3-370M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Core i3-370M Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-370M remains a relic from an earlier era of mobile computing, showcasing the evolution of processor design over the past decade. Positioned at #1980 in overall performance among 2060 CPUs, it reflects a time when dual-core processors with integrated graphics were common in mainstream laptops. Its performance, while modest by today’s standards, was competitive in its day, offering a balance between efficiency and capability for light productivity tasks and multimedia consumption.

The Core i3-370M is built on Intel’s Westmere microarchitecture, a refinement of the Nehalem design, manufactured on a 32 nm process. It features two cores with four threads, thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multiple workloads simultaneously. Clock speeds reach up to 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost, supported by a 1.25 GHz base frequency. The processor includes a 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, contributing to its ability to manage data efficiently within its architectural limits. It operates at a TDP of 35 W, making it suitable for mobile platforms with standard cooling solutions.

Integrated into the processor is Intel’s HD Graphics (Ironlake) GPU, which runs at 500 MHz with a maximum burst frequency of 667 MHz. It supports up to two display outputs and provides basic graphics acceleration for office applications, web browsing, and HD video playback. While not suitable for modern gaming or GPU-intensive workloads, it was adequate for its intended use case in the early 2010s.

The Core i3-370M supports a range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AES-NI, enabling enhanced multimedia and encryption performance. It also includes features such as Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology and Intel VT-x virtualization, making it a versatile choice for enterprise and consumer environments alike. Memory support includes DDR3-1066, with a maximum capacity of 8 GB and a memory bandwidth of 15.88 GiB/s across two channels.

In benchmarking, the Core i3-370M scores 3,871 in overall performance, 3,620 in single-core, and 4,247 in multicore, placing it near the bottom of the performance spectrum when compared to modern processors. It is outperformed by many current-generation CPUs, including budget and mid-tier models. However, it holds its own against older mobile processors like the Celeron N2830 and Core 2 Duo T6600, which were released around the same time. The processor’s single-core performance is particularly weak, ranking near the lower end of the single-core list, while its multicore score shows slightly better relative strength due to Hyper-Threading.

In summary, the Intel Core i3-370M is best suited for legacy systems, educational use, or as a replacement in older laptops where basic functionality is required. While it no longer competes with modern processors in terms of performance or efficiency, it remains a notable example of Intel’s mobile computing strategy during the transition to more powerful, energy-efficient designs.
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Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i3-370M
Family: Core
Series: i3-300
Model Number: i3-370M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2399.99 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Westmere
Core Name: Arrandale
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 37
Package: rPGA-988A
Chipset: Ibex
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (4-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: DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 15.88 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 667 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.38 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 VT-x EPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Flex Memory SME SEV FMA
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