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Intel Core i3-3217U

BGA 10232C / 4T17WIvy Bridge22nmunknown

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Intel Core i3-3217U

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores2

Total Threads4

Base Clock1.80 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 18.0xx

CodenameIvy Bridge

MicroarchitectureIvy Bridge

Process Node22nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size118.0 mm²

Production Statusunknown

Market SegmentMobile

Launch DateJun 1, 2012

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2AVXEISTIntel 64HTTXD bitVT-x

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About This Product

The Intel Core i3-3217U is a 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge mobile processor with 2 cores and 4 threads, clocked at 1.8 GHz. Its 17W TDP makes it suitable for thin and light laptops, offering basic performance for web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. Integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics provide minimal gaming capabilities, generally limited to older or less demanding titles at low settings.

Best for: Basic Mobile Computing

Pros

Low power consumption (17W TDP)
Suitable for thin and light devices
Adequate for basic productivity tasks
Integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics

Cons

Limited performance for demanding applications
Poor gaming performance
Non-upgradable BGA socket

Verdict
“Best for budget-conscious users needing a basic laptop for light tasks.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Geekbench 6PassMark

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

2939%

Multi-Core

6173%

Based on 344 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

1,2272%

PassMark rank: #4,264

Gaming Performance

Real-world FPS snapshots for Core i3-3217U

These results come from real submitted gameplay sessions, so the reference GPU matters as much as the CPU itself.

FPS data from real user submissions across various settings

Reference GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M

1 game in this sample

War Thunder

Mixed player settings

46 FPS

Playable

Min 34Max 60GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M

Snapshot Summary

Average FPS

46

Gaming Tier

C-Tier

PCGameBenchmark data blends user settings, RAM sizes, and GPUs, so treat this as a real-world performance spread rather than a lab-perfect apples-to-apples chart.

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