Celeron 1019Y vs Core i3-3229Y

CPU

GPU

Celeron 1019Y

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Core i3-3229Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1019Y

2 / 2

1,005

0.0%

1,014

+0.9%

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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 1019Y is positioned at rank 441 and the Core i3-3229Y is on rank 437, so the Core i3-3229Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1019Y

#429

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

584%

#430

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

575%

#431

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

528%

#432

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

526%

#433

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

521%

#435

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

503%

#436

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

482%

#437

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

482%

#438

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

469%

#441

Celeron 1019Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3229Y

#425

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

579%

#426

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

570%

#427

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

523%

#428

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

521%

#429

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

516%

#431

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

499%

#432

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

478%

#433

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

477%

#434

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

464%

#437

Core i3-3229Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-3229Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 1019Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 1019Y	Core i3-3229Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron 1019Y	Core i3-3229Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron 1019Y Benchmark Check

Core i3-3229Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1019Y and Core i3-3229Y

Celeron 1019Y

The Celeron 1019Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $153.

Core i3-3229Y

The Core i3-3229Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,014 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 1019Y packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3229Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Celeron 1019Y versus 1.4 GHz on the Core i3-3229Y — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-3229Y (base: 1 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Celeron 1019Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-3229Y uses Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1019Y scores 1,005 against the Core i3-3229Y's 1,014 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-3229Y. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1019Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3229Y.

Feature	Celeron 1019Y	Core i3-3229Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1 GHz	1.4 GHz+40%
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.4 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge-Y (2013)
PassMark	1,005	1,014
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM77,UM77,HM76,HM75 (Celeron 1019Y) and HM77,UM77 (Core i3-3229Y).

Feature	Celeron 1019Y	Core i3-3229Y
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 1019Y) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3229Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1019Y) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3229Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1019Y targets Budget, Core i3-3229Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1019Y rivals Pentium 2117U; Core i3-3229Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.