Intel Core i3-2330M vs Intel Celeron N3050

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Intel Core i3-2330M or Intel Core i3-2330M – 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 Core i3-2330M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Celeron N3050 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3050, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
2 Generation 8
Intel Core i3-2330M Name Intel Celeron N3050
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
The Intel Celeron N3050 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3050 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.16 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
None None 2.16 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.16 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, 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 Celeron N3050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3050 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
12 Execution units 12
6 Generation 8
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
96 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 6 W watts.
None TDP down 4 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N3050 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
32 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Braswell
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1170
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2015
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
766
766
Intel Celeron N3050
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
315
315

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
369
369
Intel Celeron N3050
2C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
174
174