Intel Core i3-3227U
The Intel Core i3-3227U is an ULV-processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture released in Q1 2013. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 1.9 GHz, Turbo Boost is not supported. As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessors, it offers a 3 MB L3-Cache.
Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and DDR3(L)-1600 support.
The performance of the Core i3-3227U is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. Therefore, overall performance is similar to the former Core i5-2467M.
The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 350 MHz up to 1100 MHz with Turbo Boost, delivering a performance comparable with an AMD Radeon HD 6620G.
The ULV-CPUs are rated at a TDP of 17 W including graphics card and memory controller. Therefore, the CPU is suited for small laptops and ultrabooks.
| Series | Intel Core i3 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Clock Rate | 1900 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 128 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 512 KB |
| Level 3 Cache | 3072 KB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 |
| Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 17 Watt |
| Manufacturing Technology | 22 nm |
| Max. Temperature | 105 °C |
| Socket | FCBGA1023 |
| Features | Turbo Boost 2.0, Hyper-Threading, Virtualization VT-x, Intel 64, Anti-Theft, My WiFi, Idle States, Enhanced SpeedStep, Thermal Monitorin, Execute Disable Bit |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Hardware Virtualization | VT-x |
| Starting Price | $225 U.S. |
| Announcement Date | 01/25/2013 |
| Product Link (external) | Intel Core i3 3227U |
CPU Benchmarks
| Cinebench R10 in comparison | ||
| Intel Atom Z670 (min) | 691 | |
| ... | ||
| Intel Pentium B970 | 5726 | |
| Intel Core i5 2467M | 5736.8 | |
| Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 | 5764 | |
| Intel Core i3 3227U | 5805.5 | |
| Intel Core i3 350M | 5826.4 | |
| Intel Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6850 | 5830 | |
| Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 | 5936 | |
| ... | ||
| Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3960X (max) | 27189.5 | |
Reviews for the Intel Core i3 3227U processor
Dell Inspiron 17-3721 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 17.3")
» Dell Inspiron 17-3721 - External Review
HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15t-b100 (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 15.6")
» HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15t-b100 - External Review
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E130 NZUAXMB (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.6")
» Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E130 NZUAXMB Notebook - Review
Sony SV-T14124CXS (Intel HD Graphics 4000, 14")
» Review Sony Vaio SV-T14124CXS Notebook - Review




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