Intel Core i3-3217U vs Intel Celeron J3160

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Intel Core i3-3217U or Intel Core i3-3217U – 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 i3-3217U 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.
The Intel Celeron J3160 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron J3160, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-3217U Name Intel Celeron J3160
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
3 Generation 8
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Intel Celeron J3160 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron J3160 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.24 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
None None 2.24 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 2.24 GHz
 
 

Internal 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.
The Intel Celeron J3160 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron J3160 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.7 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
16 Execution units 12
11.0 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
7 Generation 8
22 nm Technology 14 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.
No VP8 Decode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
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.
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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3217U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron J3160 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2016
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1170
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Braswell
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price 107 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3217U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
664
664
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
555
555

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3217U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
318
318
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
182
182

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3217U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
153
153
Intel Celeron J3160
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
136
136