Intel Core i5-2430M vs Intel Core i7-4700EC

The Intel Core i5-2430M operates with 2 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at 3.00 GHz base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the PPGA 988 CPU socket. This version includes 3.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1066DDR3-1333 RAM and features 2 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Sandy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT. The product was launched on Q4/2011

The Intel Core i7-4700EC operates with 4 cores and 4 CPU threads. It run at -- base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 43 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1364 CPU socket. This version includes 8.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Haswell S Architecture is enhanced with 22 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q1/2014