Intel Celeron 3965U vs Intel Core i3-7100U

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Intel Celeron 3965U or Intel Celeron 3965U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron 3965U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 3965U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7100U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7100U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 3965U Name Intel Core i3-7100U
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
7 Generation 7
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3965U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3965U is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Core i3-7100U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100U is 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3965U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3965U uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-7100U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 620
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
10 W TDP down 7.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3965U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7100U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
107 $ Release price 281 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
5556
5556
Intel Celeron 3965U
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
3961
3961

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2568
2568
Intel Celeron 3965U
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
2236
2236

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1699
1699
Intel Celeron 3965U
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
832
832

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1436
1436
Intel Celeron 3965U
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
1084
1084

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
841
841
Intel Celeron 3965U
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
469
469

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
262
262
Intel Celeron 3965U
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
168
168