i3-1215U vs Celeron 3205U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3205U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.60
Core i3-1215U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
6.82
+1037%

Core i3-1215U outperforms Celeron 3205U by a whopping 1037% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28101029
Place by popularitynot in top-10017
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency3.7943.03
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size82 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency800 MHz1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3205U and Core i3-1215U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1220

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.

Celeron 3205U 0.60
i3-1215U 6.82
+1037%

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.

Celeron 3205U 947
i3-1215U 10830
+1044%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Celeron 3205U 268
i3-1215U 1844
+588%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Celeron 3205U 483
i3-1215U 4884
+911%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.60 6.82
Integrated graphics card 0.77 5.58
Recency 1 March 2015 23 February 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 8

i3-1215U has a 1036.7% higher aggregate performance score, 624.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, and 200% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i3-1215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3205U in performance tests.


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