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Intel Core i3-3229Y vs Intel Pentium 3556U

Intel
VS
Intel
Performance
Core i3-3229Y2% better
1,7955% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U
1,7565% of 36,991

The Core i3-3229Y has 2% better performance than the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-3229Y
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Pentium 3556U
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i3-3229Y CPU

The Intel Core i3-3229Y is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2013. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The i3-3229Y is compatible with Intel BGA 1023 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-3229Y supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-3229Y has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-3229Y features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1400.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-3229Y includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i3-3229Y has the 632nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium 3556U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3556U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 3556U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 3556U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Pentium 3556U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium 3556U features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1700.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium 3556U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium 3556U has the 639th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i3Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2013Q3 2013
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i3-3229Y2% better
1,7955% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U
1,7565% of 36,991

The Core i3-3229Y has 2% better performance than the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i3-3229Y is ranked 632nd with a score of 1,795, and the Pentium 3556U is ranked 639th with a score of 1,756.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-3229Y
No data available
Pentium 3556U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i3-3229Y and the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-3229Y or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A6-63101,825+2%
Pentium N35401,797+0%
Core i3-3229Y1,795
Pentium N35201,794-0%
Pentium 3558U1,787-0%
Celeron 1000M1,779-1%
Pentium N37001,768-2%
Pentium 3556U1,756-2%
Pentium N37101,742.5-3%
Core M-5Y311,738.5-3%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,795
(+2.22%)
1,756
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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125.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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65.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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493
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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302
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,008
1,058
(+4.96%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
692
951
(+37.43%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm22 nm
Transistors--1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
SeriesCore i3Pentium
MicroarchitectureIvy BridgeHaswell
CodenameIvy BridgeHaswell
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
Cores22
Threads42
Clock Speed1400.0 MHz1700.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier14.0x17.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache3 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
SocketIntel BGA 1023Intel BGA 1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP)13 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i3-3229YPentium 3556U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4000Intel HD
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, HTT, XD bit, VT-xMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.