Core i3-3210 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-3210 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,622 Rank: 1173

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1169	Core i5-2400S	4,627	+0.1%
1170	Core i5-4200M	4,627	+0.1%
1171	Core i5-6200U	4,623	+0%
1172	Core i7 960	4,622	+0%
1173	Core i3-3210	4,622
1174	Pentium G3250	4,622	+0%
1175	Celeron G1850	4,622	+0%
1176	Xeon E5-2603 v4	4,619	-0.1%
1177	Xeon E3-1230	4,618	-0.1%
1178	Core i5-4310U	4,616	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-3210 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,441 Rank: 1344

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1340	FX-9830P	4,442	+0%
1341	Athlon II X4 555	4,442	+0%
1342	Core i3-3220T	4,442	+0%
1343	Xeon E5-2609 v2	4,442	+0%
1344	Core i3-3210	4,441
1345	Core i3-5015U	4,441	+0%
1346	PRO A10-8770E	4,441	+0%
1347	Atom C3508	4,440	+-0%
1348	Core i3-4330T	4,440	+-0%
1349	Phenom II X4 B97	4,440	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-3210 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,742 Rank: 1122

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1118	Xeon E5-2470 v2	4,748	+0.1%
1119	Core i7-2920XM	4,746	+0.1%
1120	Core i3-6157U	4,743	+0%
1121	Xeon E5-2680 v2	4,743	+0%
1122	Core i3-3210	4,742
1123	Core M3-7Y30	4,741	+-0%
1124	EPYC 7551	4,741	+-0%
1125	Core i5-2400	4,737	-0.1%
1126	Core i7-2655LE	4,735	-0.1%
1127	Core i5-6300U	4,735	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-3210 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,542 Rank: 1213

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1209	Phenom II X4 B65	4,543	+0%
1210	A10-9620P	4,543	+0%
1211	Phenom II X4 B97	4,543	+0%
1212	Celeron G4930	4,542	+0%
1213	Core i3-3210	4,542
1214	Core i3-4130T	4,542	+0%
1215	Core i5-4200M	4,542	+0%
1216	A10-5750M	4,542	+0%
1217	Celeron J4125	4,542	+0%
1218	Core i3-6100TE	4,541	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-3210 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1220

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1216	Core i5-3340M	4,519	+0%
1217	Xeon L5420	4,519	+0%
1218	Core i5-2390T	4,519	+0%
1219	Core i3-6167U	4,518	+0%
1220	Core i3-3210	4,518
1221	Core i3-4130T	4,518	+0%
1222	Core i5-3320M	4,518	+0%
1223	A8-5500	4,518	+0%
1224	A8-5500B	4,518	+0%
1225	FX-8800P	4,518	+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-3210 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,539 Rank: 1160

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1156	Core i5-5200U	4,540	+0%
1157	Athlon Gold 3150U	4,540	+0%
1158	Pentium G4560T	4,539	+0%
1159	Core i7-7Y75	4,539	+0%
1160	Core i3-3210	4,539
1161	A12-9800E	4,539	+0%
1162	Core i5-4258U	4,539	+0%
1163	Core i5-4300U	4,539	+0%
1164	Core i5-5250U	4,539	+0%
1165	Xeon E3-1220L v2	4,539	+0%

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Core i3-3210 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-3210 remains a relic of a bygone era in consumer computing, representing a mid-range processor from Intel's Ivy Bridge generation. Though launched over a decade ago, its presence in benchmark databases highlights its role as a baseline performer for systems that prioritize cost over cutting-edge capabilities. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz, the dual-core, four-thread design reflects Intel's focus on efficiency and multi-threaded workloads at the time of its release. Built on a 22 nm process and using the FCLGA1155 socket, the Core i3-3210 was designed for mainstream desktops, offering modest performance improvements over its predecessors while maintaining compatibility with existing platforms.

Despite its age, the processor delivers a balanced performance profile, particularly in single-threaded tasks. Its single-core score of 4742 places it among the top 1,100 of over 2,000 CPUs in the benchmark database, narrowly trailing the Core i7-4600U and the Core i7-2920XM. This indicates that while it can handle everyday productivity tasks and light multimedia use, it falls significantly behind modern processors in raw computational power. In multicore performance, the i3-3210 scores 4,441, ranking #1,344 of 2,060, which reflects its modest scaling and limited ability to leverage parallel workloads. The overall score of 4,622 positions it around the 1,170th rank, placing it firmly in the lower tier of consumer CPUs, especially when compared to the top 50 processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or the Core Ultra 9 285K.

The Core i3-3210 is equipped with Intel HD Graphics 2500, a basic integrated GPU capable of handling standard HD video playback and light gaming. With a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of 1.05 GHz, it supports up to three displays and is suitable for office environments and home entertainment systems. However, its integrated graphics are no match for dedicated GPUs or modern discrete solutions. The processor supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory at up to 32 GB across two channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, which is adequate for its intended use cases but limits performance in memory-intensive applications.

Key features include support for Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, as well as AES-NI and AVX2 instructions, making it suitable for older virtualization setups and certain encryption tasks. However, it lacks modern features like DDR4 support and PCIe 3.0 or later, which are now standard in contemporary systems. The 55 W TDP ensures relatively low power consumption, making it suitable for small form-factor builds or systems where thermal constraints are a concern.

In summary, the Core i3-3210 is a legacy processor best suited for basic computing tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media playback. It is no longer competitive in performance-critical environments but remains relevant for retro builds, embedded systems, or budget systems where cost and compatibility take precedence over speed. As of 2026, it serves as a reminder of how far consumer processors have advanced in the past decade.