Intel Core i3-3225 vs Intel Pentium J2900

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Pentium J2900 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium J2900, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i3-3225 Name Intel Pentium J2900
3 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Pentium J2000/N3500
 
 

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 Pentium J2900 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium J2900 is 2.41 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.67 GHz.
None None 2.67 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.41 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 2.67 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 Pentium J2900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium J2900 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
16 Execution units 4
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
11.0 Direct X 11.2
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.69 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
7 Generation 7
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 22 nm
128 Shaders 32
 
 

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
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
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 8.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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 10 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 Pentium J2900 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 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
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Bay Trail
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2012 Release date Q4/2013
LGA 1155 Socket BGA 1170
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
3537
3537

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
1042
1042

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
765
765

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
195
195

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
161
161