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Intel Core i3-4012Y vs Intel Celeron 2970M

Intel
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Intel
Performance
Core i3-4012Y
2,1596% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M5% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 5% better performance than the Core i3-4012Y for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-4012Y
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Celeron 2970M
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i3-4012Y and the Celeron 2970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i3-4012Y CPU

The Intel Core i3-4012Y is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i3-4012Y is compatible with FCBGA1168 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i3-4012Y has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 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 i3-4012Y 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 1500.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-4012Y does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i3-4012Y has the 598th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Celeron 2970M CPU

The Intel Celeron 2970M is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 2970M is compatible with FCPGA946 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron 2970M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 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 Celeron 2970M 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 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2970M does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2970M has the 588th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.14% 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 i3-4012YCeleron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i3-4012Y
2,1596% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M5% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 5% better performance than the Core i3-4012Y for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i3-4012Y is ranked 598th with a score of 2,159, and the Celeron 2970M is ranked 588th with a score of 2,272.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-4012Y
No data available
Celeron 2970M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i3-4012Y and the Celeron 2970M 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 i3-4012Y or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core M-5Y10c2,311+7%
PRO A12-9800B2,275+5%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5+5%
A8-3500M2,247+4%
A8-4500M2,243+4%
Core i3-3227U2,195.5+2%
Core M-5Y102,171+1%
Pentium 2020M2,1590%
Core i3-4012Y2,159
A10-5745M2,155-0%

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 i3-4012YCeleron 2970M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,159
2,272.5
(+5.26%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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900
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
150
164
(+9.33%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
60
85
(+41.67%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,260
1,501
(+19.13%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
711
1,245
(+75.11%)
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 i3-4012YCeleron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm22 nm
Transistors--960 million

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 i3-4012YCeleron 2970M
Cores22
Threads42
Clock Speed1500.0 MHz2200.0 MHz

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 i3-4012YCeleron 2970M
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 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 i3-4012YCeleron 2970M
SocketFCBGA1168FCPGA946
Thermal Design Power (TDP)11.5 W37 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

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