Core i3-3210

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-3210

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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.
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Intel Core i3-3210

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-3210
Model Number: i3-3210
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Socket: FCLGA1155
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 55 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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