Intel Celeron N3350 vs Intel Core i3-2330M

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Intel Celeron N3350 or Intel Celeron N3350 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron N3350 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3350, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1296 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2330M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Intel Celeron N3350 Name Intel Core i3-2330M
Intel Celeron J3000/N3000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
8 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N3350 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3350 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N3350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3350 uses the Intel HD Graphics 500, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
96 Shaders 96
0.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
12 Direct X 10.1
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 12
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2011
9 Generation 6
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
DDR3L-1866, LPDDR3-1866, LPDDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
4 W TDP down None
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N3350 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2330M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Braswell Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2011
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
BGA 1296 Socket BGA 1023
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
14 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
766
766
Intel Celeron N3350
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
480
480

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
373
373
Intel Celeron N3350
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
171
171

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
369
369
Intel Celeron N3350
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
290
290

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
146
146
Intel Celeron N3350
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
102
102