Intel Core i3-7020U
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
BasicThe Intel Core i3-7020U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2016.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €799.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U is 598% faster and its entry price is €44 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Intel Core i3-7020U a good processor?
The Intel Core i3-7020U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 248 of 258 and delivers 4.1% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the U mean in Intel processors?
The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.
What year is the Intel Core i3-7020U from?
Intel Core i3-7020U came out in 2016.
How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i3-7020U cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €799.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U is 598% faster and its entry price is €44 lower.
Specs
| Model | i3-7020U |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Family | Intel® Core™ i3 |
| Socket | BGA 1356 |
| System bus rate | 4 GT/s |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Boost frequency | 3,1 GHz |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Frequency | 2,3 GHz |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Operating modes | 64-bit |
| Stepping | D1 |
| Bus type | OPI |
| Codename | Kaby Lake |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Series | Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 12 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x4,2x2 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 0,8 GHz |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W |
| Generation | 7th gen Intel® Core™ i3 |
Performance summary
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Laptops with Intel Core i3-7020U:
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