Intel Core i3-2330M vs Intel Celeron N3050

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Intel Core i3-2330M or Intel Core i3-2330M – 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 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.
The Intel Celeron N3050 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3050, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
2 Generation 8
Intel Core i3-2330M Name Intel Celeron N3050
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Intel Celeron N3050 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3050 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
None None 2.16 GHz
4 Threads 2
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 2.16 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N3050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3050 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
6 Generation 8
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
96 Shaders 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 12
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode
No VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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 21.3 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 8.0 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
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
21.3 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 6 W watts.
None TDP down 4 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N3050 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2015
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1170
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Braswell
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
766
766
Intel Celeron N3050
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
315
315

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
369
369
Intel Celeron N3050
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
174
174