Intel Core i3-3229Y vs Intel Pentium G860

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Intel Core i3-3229Y or Intel Core i3-3229Y – 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 i3-3229Y 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 i3-3229Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Pentium G860 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G860, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Core i3-3229Y Name Intel Pentium G860
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 3000Y Group Intel Pentium G800
3 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3229Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3229Y is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Pentium G860 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G860 is 3.0 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
1.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3229Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3229Y 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 G860 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G860 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
16 Execution units 6
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
7 Generation 6
11.0 Direct X 10.1
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2011
22 nm Technology 32 nm
128 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 13 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 65 W watts.
13 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
7 W TDP down None
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3229Y 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 G860 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1155
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q1/2013 Release date Q3/2011
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge Y Architecture Sandy Bridge S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2