Intel Pentium E2180 vs Intel Core i3-3225

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Intel Pentium E2180 or Intel Pentium E2180 – 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 Pentium E2180 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2180, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3225 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Pentium E2180 Name Intel Core i3-3225
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i3
0 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium D Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium E2180 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2180 is 2.0 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3225 is 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
2x Core Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium E2180 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-3225 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3225 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.
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Execution units 16
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Generation 7
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.0
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- 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.
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 55 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium E2180 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3225 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2007 Release date Q3/2012
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price 134 $
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1155
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Presler Architecture Ivy Bridge S
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
65 nm Technology 22 nm