Intel Celeron G4900T vs Intel Core i3-3220

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Intel Celeron G4900T or Intel Celeron G4900T – 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 G4900T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G4900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Celeron G4000 Group Intel Core i 3000
8 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron G4900T Name Intel Core i3-3220
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G4900T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G4900T is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220 is 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G4900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G4900T uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, 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 i3-3220 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
96 Shaders 48
Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2012
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.0
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 6
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
9.5 Generation 7
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 55 W watts.
25 W TDP down None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G4900T 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 i3-3220 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q3/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
40 $ Release price 117 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412
Intel Celeron G4900T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
4875
4875

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G4900T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
2758
2758
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G4900T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1386
1386
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195
Intel Celeron G4900T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
982
982

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G4900T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
594
594
Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295
Intel Celeron G4900T
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
213
213