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Intel Core i3-3229Y

The Intel Core i3-3229Y is an ULV-processor for ultrabooks and tablets based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. 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 clock speed of 1.4 GHz (no Turbo Boost). As other dual core Core i3, the 3229Y 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 32 nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. The Core i3 is compatible with dual-channel DDR3L-1600 or DDR3-1600 RAM but, unlike some of the Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge family CPUs, does not support PCI-Express 3.0.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 features 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 350 MHz up to 850 MHz with Turbo Boost, delivering a performance comparable with an AMD Radeon HD 6520G.

Performance

The average 3229Y in our database matches the Core i3-2357M, a substantially more power-hungry chip of the previous generation, in multi-thread performance, highlighting the progress Intel has managed to make gen-to-gen. The Core i3 is capable of handling most day-to-day tasks without major slowdowns, as of late 2021.

Your mileage may vary depending on how competent the cooling solution of your system is.

Power consumption

This little Core i3 series chip has a default TDP of 13 W which it is very likely to abide by, considering there is no Turbo Boost support here. Either way, an active cooling solution will be required to dissipate the heat.

The i3-3229Y is made with one of the very old 22 nm Intel processes for very, very low, as of 2022, energy efficiency.

SeriesIntel Core i3
CodenameIvy Bridge-Y
Clock Rate1400 MHz
Level 1 Cache128 KB
Level 2 Cache512 KB
Level 3 Cache3 MB
Number of Cores / Threads2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)13 Watt
Manufacturing Technology22 nm
Max. Temperature105 °C
SocketBGA1023
FeaturesDDR3-1600/DDR3L-1600 RAM, PCIe 2, 5 GT/s bus, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
GPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (350 - 850 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Starting Price$250 U.S.
Announcement Date01/01/2013
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 1.04     avg: 1.2     median: 1.2 (2%)     max: 1.41 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.4     avg: 0.5     median: 0.5 (12%)     max: 0.59 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 1763     avg: 1870     median: 1869.5 (11%)     max: 1976 points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 3271     avg: 3740     median: 3739.5 (3%)     max: 4208 points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 3874     avg: 4675     median: 4674.5 (3%)     max: 5475 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 2226     avg: 2355     median: 2355 (3%)     max: 2484 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 1221     avg: 1285     median: 1285 (15%)     max: 1349 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 38.38     avg: 41.2     median: 41.2 (8%)     max: 44 s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
min: 0.101     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (2%)     max: 0.124 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
min: 0.11     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (0%)     max: 0.139 GB/s
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 1326     avg: 1556     median: 1556 (3%)     max: 1786 Points
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 1401     avg: 1424     median: 1424 (6%)     max: 1447 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
28000 MIPS (13%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 5239     avg: 9842     median: 9842 (8%)     max: 14445 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 801     avg: 1055     median: 1054.5 (3%)     max: 1308 Points
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Reviews for the Intel Core i3-3229Y processor

 

Review HP Split x2 Convertible

Two times the fun. The pricey but well-received Envy x2 has prompted HP to expand the x2 lineup for more budget-conscious buyers beginning with the Split x2. Th...
Intel Core i3-3229Y | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 13.30" | 2.3 kg
 

Review Acer Aspire P3-171-3322Y2G06as Convertible

Iconia basic. Windows alongside decent computing power packed in a quality aluminum tablet featuring a colorful and bright IPS screen. A keyboard-case combinati...
Intel Core i3-3229Y | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 11.60" | 1.3 kg

Acer Travelmate X313-M-6824: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 0.8 kg
  External Review » Acer Travelmate X313-M-6824

Acer Aspire P3-171-3322Y4G12AS: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire P3-171-3322Y4G12AS

HP Split x2: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 13.30", 2.3 kg
  External Review » HP Split x2

Acer Aspire P3-171-6408: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire P3-171-6408

Acer Aspire P3-171-3322Y2G06as: Intel HD Graphics 4000, 11.60", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire P3-171-3322Y2G06as

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   2x 2.3 GHz
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   2x 2.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4000M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4100E
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3130M
   2x 2.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3120M
   2x 2.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5020U
   2x 2.2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3110M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5010U
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5015U
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-6006U
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» Intel Core i3-2370M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-390M
   2x 2.67 GHz
» Intel Core i3-5005U
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2350M
   2x 2.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2348M
   2x 2.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-380M
   2x 2.53 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2330M
   2x 2.2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2328M
   2x 2.2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4158U
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4120U
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-370M
   2x 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4030U
   2x 1.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4025U
   2x 1.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2312M
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2310M
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2308M
   2x 2.1 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4100U
   2x 1.8 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3227U
   2x 1.9 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4010U
   2x 1.7 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4005U
   2x 1.7 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3217U
   2x 1.8 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4102E
   2x 1.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4030Y
   2x 1.6 GHz
» Intel Core i3-350M
   2x 2.26 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4020Y
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4012Y
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-330M
   2x 2.13 GHz
» Intel Core i3-4010Y
   2x 1.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3229Y
   2x 1.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2377M
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2375M
   2x 1.5 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2367M
   2x 1.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2365M
   2x 1.4 GHz
» Intel Core i3-2357M
   2x 1.3 GHz
» Intel Core i3-380UM
   2x 1.33 GHz
» Intel Core i3-330UM
   2x 1.2 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400
   2x 1.86 GHz
+ Intel Core 2 Duo SL9380
   2x 1.8 GHz
+ Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400
   2x 2.16 GHz
+ Intel Core 2 Duo T6400
   2x 2 GHz
+ Intel Core 2 Duo T5870
   2x 2 GHz
» Intel Core i3-3229Y
   2x 1.4 GHz
- AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
   2x 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
   2x 2 GHz
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5800
   2x 2 GHz
- Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
   2x 2 GHz
- AMD Athlon II N330
   2x 2.3 GHz
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Klaus Hinum (Update: 2012-12-11)