Celeron 3205U vs 3215U

Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3215U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.69
+13.1%
Celeron 3205U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.61

Celeron 3215U outperforms Celeron 3205U by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27202792
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Celeron
Power efficiency4.273.78
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Broadwell-U (2015)
Release date1 June 2015 (9 years ago)1 March 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107$107

Detailed specifications

Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed1.7 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz1.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache2 MB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size82 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistors1300 Million1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U. 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
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response--
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U 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 3215U and Celeron 3205U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD--
Graphics max frequency850 MHz800 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3215U and Celeron 3205U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1212

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 3215U 0.69
+13.1%
Celeron 3205U 0.61

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 3215U 1083
+14.4%
Celeron 3205U 947

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 3215U 332
+24.8%
Celeron 3205U 266

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 3215U 588
+22.8%
Celeron 3205U 479

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.69 0.61
Recency 1 June 2015 1 March 2015

Celeron 3215U has a 13.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 3 months.

The Celeron 3215U is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3205U in performance tests.


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