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 i3-3227U Name Intel Celeron N2920
Mobile Segment Mobile
3 Generation 6
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

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.
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.84 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2013
7 Generation 7
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
128 Shaders 32
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
11.0 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 4
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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

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
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2013
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Bay Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1170
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

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