Core i3-3229Y vs Celeron G1820TE
Core i3-3229Y
Celeron G1820TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 i3-3229Y is positioned at rank 437 and the Celeron G1820TE is on rank 679, so the Core i3-3229Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3229Y
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-3229Y | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| 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-Y (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-3229Y | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3229Y and Celeron G1820TE
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.
Celeron G1820TE
The Celeron G1820TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-3229Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G1820TE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core i3-3229Y versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G1820TE — a 44.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820TE (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-3229Y uses the Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G1820TE uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3229Y scores 1,014 against the Celeron G1820TE's 1,020 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G1820TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 415, a 17% lead for the Celeron G1820TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 657 vs 629 (4.4% advantage for the Core i3-3229Y). Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-3229Y | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz+57% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.2 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,014 | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | 415+19% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 657+4% | 629 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-3229Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1820TE uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-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 (Core i3-3229Y) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820TE).
| Feature | Core i3-3229Y | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3229Y) vs VT-x (Celeron G1820TE). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3229Y) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3229Y targets Budget, Celeron G1820TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-3229Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE; Celeron G1820TE rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Core i3-3229Y | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4000 | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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