Intel Core i3-3220T vs Intel Celeron G1620T

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Intel Core i3-3220T or Intel Core i3-3220T – 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 i3-3220T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Celeron G1620T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G1620T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Celeron G1000
Intel Core i3-3220T Name Intel Celeron G1620T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
3 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Celeron G1620T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G1620T is 2.4 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron G1620T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G1620T uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
48 Shaders 48
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2012
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.0 Direct X 11.0
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
6 Execution units 6
7 Generation 7
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 AV1 No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 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 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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220T 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 G1620T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
117 $ Release price --
22 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Ivy Bridge S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
4782
4782
Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.4 GHz
3240
3240

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2267
2267
Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.4 GHz
1956
1956

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
251
251
Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.4 GHz
159
159