Celeron E3200 vs i5-8279U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8279U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
4.71
+726%
Celeron E3200
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.57

Core i5-8279U outperforms Celeron E3200 by a whopping 726% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12772833
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.88
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency15.910.83
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-U (2018−2019)Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Release date3 April 2019 (5 years ago)30 August 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$320$52

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size126 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C74 °C
Number of transistors2,300 million228 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 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
SocketFCBGA1528LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus Graphics 655On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-8279U 4.71
+726%
Celeron E3200 0.57

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.

i5-8279U 7484
+732%
Celeron E3200 900

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.71 0.57
Recency 3 April 2019 30 August 2009
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

i5-8279U has a 726.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8279U is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron E3200 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-8279U is a notebook processor while Celeron E3200 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8279U and Celeron E3200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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