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Intel Core i3-3115C or Intel Core i3-3115C – 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 i3-3115C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-3115C, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1284 socket. The Intel Pentium G4400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium G4400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. |
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| Intel Core i 3000M | Group | Intel Pentium G4000 |
| 3 | Generation | 6 |
| Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Core i3-3115C | Name | Intel Pentium G4400 |
| Intel Core i3 | Family | Intel Pentium |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i3-3115C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3115C is 2.5 GHz The Intel Pentium G4400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4400 is 3.3 GHz |
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| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| 2x | Cores | 2x |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 4 | Threads | 2 |
| 2 | CPU Cores | 2 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| 2.5 GHz | Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i3-3115C does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium G4400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, 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. |
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| -- | Shaders | 96 |
| -- | Release date | Q1/2015 |
| -- | Technology | 14 nm |
| -- | Direct X | 12.0 |
| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 32.0 GB |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| -- | Execution units | 12 |
| -- | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
| -- | Generation | 9 |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.0 GHz |
| GPU name | Intel HD Graphics 510 | |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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| -- | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
| -- | VC-1 | Decode |
| -- | JPEG | Decode |
| -- | AV1 | No |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| -- | AVC | Decode / Encode |
| -- | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| -- | VP9 | Decode |
| -- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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| pci | PCIe | pci |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR4-2133 |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| 32.0 GB | Max. Memory | 64.0 GB |
| 2 | Memory channels | 2 |
| 21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 51 W watts. |
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| 25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 51 W |
| 100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i3-3115C 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 4.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Pentium G4400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache. |
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| Q3/2013 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| 22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| -- | Release price | -- |
| Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Skylake S |
| 4.0 MB | L3-Cache | 3.0 MB |
| Windows 10, Linux | 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 | -- |
| BGA 1284 | Socket | LGA 1151 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |