Celeron 220 vs i3-4160

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4160
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 54 Watt
2.22
+1608%
Celeron 220
2007
1 core / 1 thread, 19 Watt
0.13

Core i3-4160 outperforms Celeron 220 by a whopping 1608% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18433343
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.46no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.890.65
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release date21 July 2014 (10 years ago)October 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$133no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed3.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s533 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size177 mm277 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million105 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.3375V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 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
SocketFCLGA1150PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt19 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x+-
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4400no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220.

PCIe versionUp to 3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i3-4160 2.22
+1608%
Celeron 220 0.13

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.

i3-4160 3521
+1585%
Celeron 220 209

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.22 0.13
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 19 Watt

i3-4160 has a 1607.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron 220, on the other hand, has 184.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4160 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 220 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-4160 is a desktop processor while Celeron 220 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4160 and Celeron 220, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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