Core i3-3229Y vs Celeron T3300

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 T3300 is on rank 1038, 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 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 Per Dollar Celeron T3300

#1025

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2510%

#1026

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2473%

#1027

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2270%

#1028

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2260%

#1029

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2239%

#1031

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2163%

#1032

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2074%

#1033

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2070%

#1034

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2015%

#1037

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

100%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1041

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

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 T3300 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3229Y	Celeron T3300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-3229Y	Celeron T3300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 i3-3229Y Benchmark Check

Celeron T3300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3229Y and Celeron T3300

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 T3300

The Celeron T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3229Y is built on the Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-3229Y scores 1,014 against the Celeron T3300's 1,005 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-3229Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3229Y vs 1 MB on the Celeron T3300.

Feature	Core i3-3229Y	Celeron T3300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	—
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+200%	1 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-Y (2013)	—
PassMark	1,014	1,005
Geekbench 6 Single	350	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	657	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3229Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron T3300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3229Y	Celeron T3300
Socket	BGA1023	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3229Y) / not specified (Celeron T3300). The Core i3-3229Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Celeron T3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3229Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-3229Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.