Intel Celeron SU2300 vs Intel Core i3-3217U

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Intel Celeron SU2300 or Intel Celeron SU2300 – 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 SU2300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron SU2300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3217U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3217U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron SU2300 Name Intel Core i3-3217U
Intel Celeron SU2000 Group Intel Core i 3000U
1 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron SU2300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron SU2300 is 1.2 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3217U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3217U is 1.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron SU2300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-3217U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3217U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Execution units 16
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7
-- 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.
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron SU2300 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3217U 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
Q3/2009 Release date Q2/2012
BGA 956 Socket BGA 1023
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes 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 --
Montevina (Penryn) Architecture Ivy Bridge U
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE3, MMX, SSSE3, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 22 nm