Intel Core i3-3229Y

Intel Core i3-3229Y
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-3229Y is a processor rooted in the Ivy Bridge Y architecture. Manufactured using the 22-nanometer process, it was once an energy-efficient option for mobile devices. Particularly noteworthy is the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000. This graphics solution enabled smooth display for everyday applications.

It allowed for the use of office programs or the easy playback of media content. It has 3 MB Level 3 Cache. This contributed to the smooth processing of tasks at the time. With a maximum memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s, this chip supported the overall performance of the system. We have found that it is still a quite usable solution for basic tasks today.

For older laptops that you want to revive, it is a worthwhile choice. Anyone looking for a reliable and economical processor for simple computer use might find what they are looking for here. The proven quality of Intel is clearly visible in this model. The Intel Core i3-3229Y was designed for durability and functionality.

It provides a solid foundation for daily use without driving up energy consumption.
  • Energy-efficient Ivy Bridge Y Architecture
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • 22-nanometer manufacturing
  • 3 MB Level 3 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
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In segment Notebook
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-2375M
2C / 4T · 1.50 GHz
312
Intel Core i3-2377M
2C / 4T · 1.50 GHz
312
Intel Core i3-3229Y
2C / 4T · 1.40 GHz
311
Intel Celeron N3450
4C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
308
Intel Atom x7-E3950
4C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
307
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Celeron N3350
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
663
Intel Core i3-2357M
2C / 4T · 1.30 GHz
659
Intel Core i3-3229Y
2C / 4T · 1.40 GHz
657
Intel Celeron 1000M
2C / 2T · 1.80 GHz
650
Intel Celeron N2920
4C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
650
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i5-3339Y
Intel HD Graphics 4000
218
Intel Core i5-3439Y
Intel HD Graphics 4000
218
Intel Core i3-3229Y
Intel HD Graphics 4000
218
AMD A6-4455M
AMD A6-4455M 100 %
AMD Radeon HD 7500G
217
Intel Pentium N4200
Intel HD Graphics 505
216

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 3000Y (4)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge Y
Technology22 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1023
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 1.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 4000
GPU frequency0.35 - 0.85 GHz
CUs / Shader16 / 128
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology22 nm
Release dateQ1/2011

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP13 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down7 W
T. junction max.105 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release dateQ1/2013
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-3229Y
Intel Core i3-3229Y
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