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Core i3-3210

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.2 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 57.2% (633rd of 1442)

Based on 7,331 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3210 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Poor: 44%Average: 57.2% Great: 65%
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3210 averaged 42.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 80.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 77.9Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3210 is 21.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3210 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 201Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 199Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 7,331 samples)
Rank 63357.2%
Min Avg Max
60.7 Memory 80.9 92.9
55.8 1-Core 77.9 87.8
93 2-Core 135 163
59.9% 98 Pts
Min Avg Max
127 4-Core 196 223
142 8-Core 199 223
26.4% 198 Pts
Min Avg Max
146 64-Core 201 222
12.4% 201 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3210 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
63.1% Good
Memory 91.5
1-Core 69.8
2-Core 142
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 204
27% 204 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
63% Good
Memory 90.3
1-Core 83.4
2-Core 147
66% 107 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 214
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 212
13% 212 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
58.2% Above average
Memory 81.1
1-Core 82.5
2-Core 107
58% 90.3 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 204
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3210 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
56.6% Above average
Memory 81.2
1-Core 77.4
2-Core 124
59% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 193
25% 190 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
53% Above average
Memory 70.3
1-Core 83.6
2-Core 161
61% 105 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 211
28% 210 Pts
64-Core 210
13% 210 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
51.2% Above average
Memory 68.8
1-Core 81.3
2-Core 134
57% 94.8 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 197
26% 196 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
50.1% Above average
Memory 63.7
1-Core 82.8
2-Core 146
56% 97.4 Pts
4-Core 212
8-Core 212
28% 212 Pts
64-Core 212
13% 212 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
48.5% Average
Memory 79.9
1-Core 74
2-Core 99.7
55% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 102
8-Core 103
14% 103 Pts
64-Core 102
6% 102 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3210 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
48.3% Average
Memory 62
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 140
55% 94.7 Pts
4-Core 203
8-Core 194
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 55%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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CPU
Core i3-3210Intel  $70Bench 57%, 7,331 samples1x
GPU
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,891 samples1,322x
SVGA 3DVmwareBench 20%, 11,474 samples1,139x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples1,040x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples820x
Virtual NVMe Disk 64GBVmwareBench 62%, 2,103 samples455x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples424x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples516x
4x2GBUnknownBench 25%, 183,252 samples376x
1x8GBUnknownBench 38%, 168,538 samples297x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3210 Processor (3M Cache, 3.20 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi3-3210
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$117.00
Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP55 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo
Secure KeyNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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