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Core i3-3227U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.9 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 45.4% (938th of 1459)

Based on 7,282 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3227U CPU @ 1.90GHz
Poor: 29%Average: 45.4% Great: 54%
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-3227U averaged 54.6% 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 71.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 43.4Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-3227U is 25%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-3227U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 116Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 115Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 7,282 samples)
Rank 93845.4%
Min Avg Max
46.9 Memory 71.9 87.4
20.1 1-Core 43.4 51.9
35.8 2-Core 75.9 93.4
42.4% 63.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
52.1 4-Core 112 131
54.3 8-Core 115 132
15.1% 113 Pts
Min Avg Max
53.3 64-Core 116 132
7.2% 116 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
51.1% Above average
Memory 82.8
1-Core 24.8
2-Core 79.9
42% 62.5 Pts
4-Core 118
8-Core 106
15% 112 Pts
64-Core 118
7% 118 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
47.1% Average
Memory 74
1-Core 49.3
2-Core 95.9
47% 73.1 Pts
4-Core 119
8-Core 123
16% 121 Pts
64-Core 122
8% 122 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
45.7% Average
Memory 74.7
1-Core 44.2
2-Core 72.8
43% 63.9 Pts
4-Core 98.7
8-Core 111
14% 105 Pts
64-Core 115
7% 115 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
43.8% Average
Memory 70.3
1-Core 46.1
2-Core 76
42% 64.1 Pts
4-Core 103
8-Core 104
14% 104 Pts
64-Core 105
6% 105 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
36.2% Below average
Memory 56.5
1-Core 42.7
2-Core 72.8
37% 57.3 Pts
4-Core 93.1
8-Core 102
13% 97.6 Pts
64-Core 101
6% 101 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
35.6% Below average
Memory 54.5
1-Core 36.7
2-Core 63.8
34% 51.7 Pts
4-Core 96.8
8-Core 104
13% 100 Pts
64-Core 104
6% 104 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
23.8% Poor
Memory 38.3
1-Core 31.3
2-Core 37.9
24% 35.8 Pts
4-Core 51.4
8-Core 73.8
8% 62.6 Pts
64-Core 56.9
4% 56.9 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,305,570 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3521

CPU
Core i3-3227UIntelBench 45%, 7,282 samples307x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples1,538x
HD Graphics (G3 Pentium/Celeron 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 28,701 samples270x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples105x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples47x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $25Bench 56%, 142,801 samples45x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $48Bench 106%, 237,241 samples29x
RAM
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 28%, 12,200 samples141x
HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 25%, 19,285 samples99x
M471B5173DB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 51,191 samples61x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-3227U Processor (3M Cache, 1.90 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi3-3227U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$225.00
Clock Speed1.9 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP17 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

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

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 TechYes

Package

Package Size31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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2 years ago.

Is a good durable PC that I still have and use to this date. It enabled me to successfully complete all my required daily task.

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Average

23 months ago.

This cpu wasn't that bad the only suck part is 1.9ghz clock speed that you cant overclock it

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