Intel Core m3-8100Y vs Intel Celeron 3965Y

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Intel Core m3-8100Y or Intel Core m3-8100Y – 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 m3-8100Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core m3-8100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 3965Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core M 8 Group Intel Celeron 3000
8 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core m3-8100Y Name Intel Celeron 3965Y
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3965Y is 1.5 GHz
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core m3-8100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-8100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3965Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
 
 

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 / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 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 6 W watts.
4.5 W TDP down 4.5 W
8 W TDP up None
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m3-8100Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron 3965Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price 107 $
Amber Lake Y Architecture Kaby Lake U
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1515
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes