Intel Core i3-2348M vs Intel Celeron N3350

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Intel Core i3-2348M or Intel Core i3-2348M – 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 i3-2348M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2348M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
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.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
2 Generation 8
Intel Core i3-2348M Name Intel Celeron N3350
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2348M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2348M is 2.3 GHz
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.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 2
None None 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2348M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2348M 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 N3350 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3350 uses the Intel HD Graphics 500, which has 96 texture shaders
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2016
6 Generation 9
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 12
96 Shaders 96
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 500
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 29.9 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
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1866, LPDDR3-1866, LPDDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 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.
85 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
None TDP down 4 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2348M 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 N3350 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2013 Release date Q3/2016
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Braswell
PGA 988 Socket BGA 1296
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-2348M
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
806
806
Intel Celeron N3350
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
480
480

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-2348M
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
390
390
Intel Celeron N3350
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
290
290