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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium D Group Intel Core i 3000
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i3
0 Generation 3
Intel Pentium E2180 Name Intel Core i3-3225
 
 

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
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
2x Core Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
 
 

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.
-- Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Shaders 128
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
 
 

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

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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 134 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q3/2007 Release date Q3/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1155
Presler Architecture Ivy Bridge S
65 nm Technology 22 nm
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX