Intel Celeron N3060 vs Intel Core i3-9320

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Intel Celeron N3060 or Intel Celeron N3060 – 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 N3060 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3060, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
The Intel Core i3-9320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-9320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Celeron J3000/N3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
8 Generation 9
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron N3060 Name Intel Core i3-9320
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron N3060 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3060 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.48 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-9320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-9320 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
2.48 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
2.48 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron N3060 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3060 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, 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 i3-9320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-9320 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
8 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2015 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 400 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
12 Execution units 24
0.32 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.6 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
96 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 62 W watts.
4 W TDP down None
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 62 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron N3060 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 i3-9320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Braswell Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1170 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 154 $
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2016 Release date Q2/2019
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2