Intel Core i7-6970HQ vs Intel Core i3-2328M

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ operates with 4 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.70 GHz base 3.30 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 45 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1440 CPU socket. This version includes 8.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 20 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Skylake H Architecture is enhanced with 14 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q1/2016

The Intel Core i3-2328M operates with 2 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at -- base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the PGA 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 2.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 85 °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 Q3/2012