Intel Core i3-3225 vs Intel Core i5-6600T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-3225 or Intel Core i3-3225 – 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 i3-3225 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 i3-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i3-3225 Name Intel Core i5-6600T
3 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3225 is 3.3 GHz
The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
None None 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3225 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3225 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 Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
16 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
11.0 Direct X 12
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
7 Generation 9
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 14 nm
128 Shaders 192
 
 

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

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 35 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3225 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 Core i5-6600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Skylake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
134 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2015
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10383
10383
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3710
3710
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3198
3198
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3111
3111
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1142
1142
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
513
513
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
149
149
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
115
115