i3-1115G4 vs Celeron 3215U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3215U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.70
Core i3-1115G4
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
3.92
+460%

i3-1115G4 outperforms Celeron 3215U by a whopping 460% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking26871438
Place by popularitynot in top-10054
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Tiger Lake
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2014−2019)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date1 June 2015 (9 years ago)1 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads24
Base clock speed1.7 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB160 KB
L2 cache512 KB2.5 MB
L3 cache2 MB6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size82 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guard-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency850 MHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data48
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 3215U 0.70
i3-1115G4 3.92
+460%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 3215U 1083
i3-1115G4 6057
+459%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Celeron 3215U 335
i3-1115G4 1568
+368%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Celeron 3215U 593
i3-1115G4 3056
+415%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.70 3.92
Recency 1 June 2015 1 September 2020
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 28 Watt

Celeron 3215U has 86.7% lower power consumption.

i3-1115G4, on the other hand, has a 460% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-1115G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3215U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 3215U and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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