Core i3-3217U vs E2-6110

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3217U

2 / 4

1,226

0.0%

1,234

+0.7%

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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 Core i3-3217U is positioned at rank 684 and the E2-6110 is on rank 864, so the Core i3-3217U 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 Core i3-3217U

#672

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

957%

#673

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

943%

#674

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

866%

#675

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

862%

#676

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

854%

#678

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

825%

#679

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

791%

#680

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

790%

#681

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

768%

#684

Core i3-3217U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

98%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-6110

#852

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1426%

#853

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1405%

#854

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1290%

#855

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1284%

#856

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1273%

#858

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1229%

#859

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1178%

#860

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1176%

#861

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1145%

#864

E2-6110

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-3217U leads in gaming performance. However, the E2-6110 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-3217U	E2-6110
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-3217U	E2-6110
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.

Core i3-3217U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3217U and E2-6110

Core i3-3217U

The Core i3-3217U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,226 points. Launch price was $225.

E2-6110

The E2-6110 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,234 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3217U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the E2-6110 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-6110 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core i3-3217U versus 1.5 GHz on the E2-6110 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-3217U. The Core i3-3217U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the E2-6110 uses Beema (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3217U scores 1,226 against the E2-6110's 1,234 — a 0.7% lead for the E2-6110.

Feature	Core i3-3217U	E2-6110
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+20%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Beema (2014)
PassMark	1,226	1,234

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3217U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E2-6110 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3217U	E2-6110
Socket	BGA1023	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-3217U) / not specified (E2-6110). The Core i3-3217U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the E2-6110 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3217U rivals AMD A6-4455M.