Intel Celeron 2980U vs Intel Core i3-3227U

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Intel Celeron 2980U or Intel Celeron 2980U – 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 2980U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 2980U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3227U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3227U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 2980U Name Intel Core i3-3227U
Intel Celeron 2000 Group Intel Core i 3000U
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 2980U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 2980U is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3227U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3227U is 1.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.4 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 2980U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 2980U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-3227U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3227U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
10 Execution units 16
11.1 Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 17 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 2980U is manufactured using a 22 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 i3-3227U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2013
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell U Architecture Ivy Bridge U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3227U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
3163
3163
Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
2611
2611

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
1542
1542
Intel Core i3-3227U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1506
1506

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3227U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
175
175
Intel Celeron 2980U
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
124
124