i3-3217U vs Celeron G1610

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G1610
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
0.96
+24.7%
Core i3-3217U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.77

Celeron G1610 outperforms Core i3-3217U by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25072645
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.03no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency1.654.28
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 December 2012 (12 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$388$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U 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 speed2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® AVX
AVX++
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi-+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theft-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 G1610 0.96
+24.7%
i3-3217U 0.77

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 G1610 1526
+24.5%
i3-3217U 1226

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 G1610 413
+41%
i3-3217U 293

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 G1610 690
+11.7%
i3-3217U 618

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 0.77
Integrated graphics card 0.77 1.18
Recency 3 December 2012 1 June 2012
Threads 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

Celeron G1610 has a 24.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 6 months.

i3-3217U, on the other hand, has 53.2% faster integrated GPU, 100% more threads, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

The Celeron G1610 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3217U in performance tests.

Note that Celeron G1610 is a desktop processor while Core i3-3217U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron G1610 and Core i3-3217U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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