Intel Celeron G1620 vs Intel Core i3-3240
Comparative analysis of Intel Celeron G1620 and Intel Core i3-3240 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron G1620
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
- Around 56% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.514 vs 2.252
- 2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 19.177 vs 7.973
- Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 1528 vs 1356
- Around 13% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 1528 vs 1356
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | December 2012 vs September 2012 |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.514 vs 2.252 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 19.177 vs 7.973 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1528 vs 1356 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1528 vs 1356 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3240
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 26% higher clock speed: 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
- Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 23% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1782 vs 1454
- Around 48% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2327 vs 1571
- Around 28% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 603 vs 470
- Around 53% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1343 vs 878
- Around 37% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.26 vs 0.19
- Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.088 vs 0.878
- Around 39% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.681 vs 1.933
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) vs 2048 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1782 vs 1454 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2327 vs 1571 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 603 vs 470 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1343 vs 878 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.26 vs 0.19 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.088 vs 0.878 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.681 vs 1.933 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Celeron G1620
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-3240
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| Name | Intel Celeron G1620 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1454 | 1782 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1571 | 2327 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 470 | 603 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 878 | 1343 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.514 | 2.252 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 19.177 | 7.973 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.878 | 1.088 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.933 | 2.681 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1528 | 1356 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1528 | 1356 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Celeron G1620 | Intel Core i3-3240 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | December 2012 | September 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $208 | $75 |
| Place in performance rating | 2720 | 2721 |
| Price now | $153.59 | $67.99 |
| Processor Number | G1620 | i3-3240 |
| Series | Intel® Celeron® Processor G Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 4.95 | 18.67 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.70 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 2048 KB (shared) | 3072 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum core temperature | 65.3°C | |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333 | DDR3 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 |
| Device ID | 0x152 | |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 Watt | 55 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | 2011C | 2011C |
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| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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