TEST
YOUR CPU
ADD TO PC
BUILD

Intel

Core i3-3217UE

▲ 500 ▼

2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.60 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q4 2016.

Average Bench: 45.5% (918th of 1442)

Based on 14 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3217UE CPU @ 1.60GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 45.5% Great: 50%
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3217UE averaged 54.5% 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 73.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 40.9Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3217UE is just 11.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3217UE performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 106Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 105Pts
ADVERTISEMENT

Average Bench

(Based on 14 samples)
Rank 91845.5%
Min Avg Max
59.7 Memory 73.8 81.7
31.8 1-Core 40.9 44.2
58.5 2-Core 70.3 83.3
41.9% 61.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
81.8 4-Core 102 112
94.3 8-Core 105 112
13.8% 104 Pts
Min Avg Max
69 64-Core 106 112
6.5% 106 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
PGA998B, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz
50% Average
Memory 81.7
1-Core 42.6
2-Core 82.5
46% 68.9 Pts
4-Core 110
8-Core 108
15% 109 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
PGA998B, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz
48% Average
Memory 77.6
1-Core 41.8
2-Core 83.3
45% 67.6 Pts
4-Core 110
8-Core 109
15% 110 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.65 GHz (avg)
47.8% Average
Memory 77.4
1-Core 44.2
2-Core 72.4
44% 64.7 Pts
4-Core 109
8-Core 110
15% 109 Pts
64-Core 109
7% 109 Pts
CPU Socket - soldered on-board, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
45.9% Average
Memory 78
1-Core 31.8
2-Core 58.5
40% 56.1 Pts
4-Core 81.8
8-Core 94.3
12% 88.1 Pts
64-Core 69
4% 69 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz
45.7% Average
Memory 74.8
1-Core 42.1
2-Core 71
42% 62.6 Pts
4-Core 98.1
8-Core 104
13% 101 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
43.7% Average
Memory 68.8
1-Core 43.1
2-Core 74.7
41% 62.2 Pts
4-Core 110
8-Core 112
15% 111 Pts
64-Core 112
7% 112 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
42.4% Average
Memory 66.3
1-Core 33.4
2-Core 58.8
36% 52.8 Pts
4-Core 109
8-Core 110
15% 109 Pts
64-Core 102
6% 102 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
37.3% Below average
Memory 59.8
1-Core 35.7
2-Core 60.8
35% 52.1 Pts
4-Core 86.1
8-Core 95.9
12% 91 Pts
64-Core 105
6% 105 Pts
14 MORE »

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,826,017 CPUs tested

Custom PC Builder (Start a new build) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money

CHOOSE A COMPONENT:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
Typical Core i3-3217UE Builds (Compare 8 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 1%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 22%
Surfboard
Workstation
Workstation 1%
Tree trunk

System: Compulab Intense-PC

CPU
Core i3-3217UEIntelBench 45%, 14 samples1x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples8x
SSD
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $38Bench 54%, 339,020 samples2x
SSDNow V300 240GBKingston  $35Bench 64%, 176,713 samples1x
SSD 64GBBiwinBench 52%, 114 samples1x
RAM
M471B5673EH1-CH9 1x2GBSamsungBench 19%, 93 samples2x
99U5469-051.A00LF 2x4GBKingstonBench 47%, 156 samples1x
HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 25,458 samples1x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 8% - Terrible Total price: $38

Popular Core i3-3217UE systems:

How Fast Is Your CPU? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute

Welcome to our PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best value for money upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

Gaming Desktop ProGaming

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchmark
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency
  • - SkillBench (space shooter) tests user input accuracy
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC
  • - See speed test results from other users
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware
Processor Rankings (Price vs Performance) May 2024 CPU Rankings

We calculate effective speed which measures real world performance for typical users. Effective speed is adjusted by current prices to yield a value for money rating. Our calculated values are checked against thousands of individual user ratings. The customizable table below combines these factors to bring you the definitive list of top CPUs. [CPUPro]

ADVERTISEMENT

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.

 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3217UE Processor (3M Cache, 1.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi3-3217UE
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$235.00
Clock Speed1.60 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP17 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency900.00 MHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/DDR3L 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedYes

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16 2x8 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes1

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

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
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechNo

Package

Package Size31mm x 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechNo

 Comments

Added n/a ago.
Your
opinion?
▲Like ▼Dislike
Ready to retire
Age: 7 years

Speed Comparisons

vs Intel Core i5-13600K
vs Intel Core i5-12400F
vs Intel Core i5-12600K
vs Intel Core i3-12100F
vs Intel Core i7-13700K
vs Intel Core i9-13900K
vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600
vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
vs Intel Core i7-11700K

1442 Processors (Compared) Thousands of user benchmarks compiled into one comparison list

See how consistently different CPUs perform with varying real world conditions. The charts also illustrate overall performance, popularity and rank.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Processors FAQ
AMD vs Intel: Gaming performance 2012-2021
How does IPC compare between AMD's Ryzen and Intel's Kaby Lake?
What is multi core mixed speed?
What is multi core integer speed?
What is multi core floating point speed?
What is single core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core floating point speed?
What is quad core integer speed?
What is single core floating point speed?
What is single core integer speed?
What is the GeekBench single core score?
What is a CPU?
What is the effective CPU speed index?
What is overclocking?
What is thermal design power (TDP)?
ALL FAQs »

 Best User Rated
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $254Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $163Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $45Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $31Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $48SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
CPU GPU SSD HDD USB RAM MBD
Build Test EFps
Can You Run It?
►
YouTube
*NEW*
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback