Intel Core i5-3439Y vs Intel Core i3-3227U

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Intel Core i5-3439Y or Intel Core i5-3439Y – 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 i5-3439Y 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3439Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 3000Y Group Intel Core i 3000U
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i5-3439Y Name Intel Core i3-3227U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3439Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3439Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
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
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3439Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3439Y 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 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
22 nm Technology 22 nm
11.0 Direct X 11.0
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
16 Execution units 16
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7 Generation 7
128 Shaders 128
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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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG 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.
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3439Y 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 i3-3227U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
184 $ Release price --
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1023
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge Y Architecture Ivy Bridge U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q1/2013 Release date Q1/2013