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.
3 Generation 8
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
Intel Core i3-3217U Name Intel Celeron J3160
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
None None 2.24 GHz
4 Threads 4
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.24 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

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.
7 Generation 8
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 12
128 Shaders 96
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.7 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
11.0 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2016
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Braswell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1170
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 107 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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