Intel Pentium 3558U vs Intel Core i3-4012Y

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Performance
Pentium 3558U
1,7875% of 36,991
Core i3-4012Y21% better
2,1596% of 36,991

The Core i3-4012Y has 21% better performance than the Pentium 3558U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3558U
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Core i3-4012Y
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium 3558U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3558U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 3558U is compatible with FCBGA1168 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium 3558U 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 Pentium 3558U 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.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium 3558U 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 Pentium 3558U has the 636th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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 599th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.84% 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.

InfoPentium 3558UCore i3-4012Y
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium 3558U
1,7875% of 36,991
Core i3-4012Y21% better
2,1596% of 36,991

The Core i3-4012Y has 21% better performance than the Pentium 3558U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium 3558U is ranked 636th with a score of 1,787, and the Core i3-4012Y is ranked 599th with a score of 2,159.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3558U
No data available
Core i3-4012Y
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium 3558U and the Core i3-4012Y 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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-3227U2,195.5+23%
Core M-5Y102,171+21%
Pentium 2020M2,159+21%
Core i3-4012Y2,159+21%
A10-5745M2,155+21%
Core i3-3229Y1,795+0%
Pentium N35201,794+0%
Pentium 3558U1,787
Pentium 2127U1,782-0%
Celeron 1000M1,779-0%

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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BenchmarkPentium 3558UCore i3-4012Y
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,787
2,159
(+20.82%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
129
150
(+16.28%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
67
(+11.67%)
60
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,035
1,260
(+21.74%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
944
(+32.77%)
711
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.

SpecPentium 3558UCore i3-4012Y
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm22 nm

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.

SpecPentium 3558UCore i3-4012Y
Cores22
Threads24
Clock Speed1700.0 MHz1500.0 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.

SpecPentium 3558UCore i3-4012Y
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache2 MB3 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.

SpecPentium 3558UCore i3-4012Y
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W11.5 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.