Intel Core i3-3225 vs Intel Core i3-6300T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-3225 or Intel Core i3-3225 – 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 i3-3225 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6300T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group Intel Core i 6000
3 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3225 Name Intel Core i3-6300T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3225 is 3.3 GHz
The Intel Core i3-6300T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6300T is 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3225 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3225 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-6300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6300T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2015
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
7 Generation 9
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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

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 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 35 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3225 is manufactured using a 22 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 Core i3-6300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
134 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Skylake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
7145
7145
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3366
3366
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2353
2353
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1195
1195

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1940
1940
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1150
1150
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
558
558

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300T
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
350
350
Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295