Average Bench: 57.2% (596th of 1404)

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

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)
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 Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 90.3
1-Core 77.4
2-Core 143
64% 104 Pts
4-Core 179
8-Core 188
24% 183 Pts
64-Core 181
11% 181 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 80.7
1-Core 77.9
2-Core 142
61% 100 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 210
28% 210 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 78.4
1-Core 72.6
2-Core 130
57% 93.7 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 199
26% 196 Pts
64-Core 198
12% 198 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)
Memory 73
1-Core 80.2
2-Core 122
56% 91.6 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 202
26% 197 Pts
64-Core 185
12% 185 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 80.9
1-Core 58.6
2-Core 119
54% 86.2 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 172
20% 157 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 68.7
1-Core 71.9
2-Core 131
54% 90.5 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 182
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 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)
Memory 71.2
1-Core 83.5
2-Core 147
59% 101 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 182
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 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)
Memory 66
1-Core 65.1
2-Core 101
48% 77.3 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 168
19% 149 Pts
64-Core 184
11% 184 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 67
1-Core 69
2-Core 76.2
47% 70.7 Pts
4-Core 76.7
8-Core 75.3
10% 76 Pts
64-Core 76.5
5% 76.5 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

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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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