Intel Core i3-3210
About processor
The Intel Core i3-3210 is a solid choice for budget-friendly desktops, offering a good balance of performance and power efficiency. With a 22nm Ivy Bridge architecture, this processor features 2 cores and 4 threads, making it suitable for everyday computing tasks and light productivity workloads. The 3MB L3 cache helps to improve overall responsiveness, especially when multitasking.
One of the highlights of the i3-3210 is its integrated Intel HD 2500 graphics, which provides decent graphics performance for casual gaming and multimedia consumption. The 55W TDP ensures that the processor runs cool and conserves energy, which is ideal for small form factor builds.
In terms of benchmark performance, the i3-3210 achieves a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 500 and a Multi-Core score of 971, showcasing its capability to handle multi-threaded applications reasonably well.
Overall, the Intel Core i3-3210 is a reliable processor for basic computing needs. While it may not be suitable for demanding tasks such as heavy gaming or content creation, it offers a good balance of affordability, energy efficiency, and everyday performance for the average user.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
January 2013
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Core i3-3210
Code Name
Ivy Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
N/A
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
3 MB (shared)
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 1155
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
22 nm
TDP
55 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel HD 2500
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
500
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
971
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
608
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1310
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1715
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2223
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core