Intel Core i3-3227U vs Intel Celeron N2920

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Intel Core i3-3227U or Intel Core i3-3227U – 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 i3-3227U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3227U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Celeron N2920 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 Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2920, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
3 Generation 6
Intel Core i3-3227U Name Intel Celeron N2920
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3227U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3227U is 1.9 GHz
The Intel Celeron N2920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2920 is 1.86 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
None None 2.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3227U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3227U 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 N2920 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2920 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
16 Execution units 4
7 Generation 7
11.0 Direct X 11.2
128 Shaders 32
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.84 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

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 7.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3227U 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 N2920 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Bay Trail
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1170
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3227U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
3163
3163
Intel Celeron N2920
4C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
2715
2715

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3227U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
697
697
Intel Celeron N2920
4C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
491
491

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3227U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
331
331
Intel Celeron N2920
4C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
165
165

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3227U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
175
175
Intel Celeron N2920
4C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
121
121