Core i3-3217U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-3217U

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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 i3-3217U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,046 Rank: 1845
Rank Name Score Visual
1841 Celeron B810 4,054
+0.2%
1842 Athlon II P340 4,054
+0.2%
1843 Atom C3508 4,052
+0.1%
1844 Pentium 4410Y 4,047
+0%
1845 Core i3-3217U 4,046
1846 E2-3000M 4,046
+0%
1847 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,046
+0%
1848 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,045
+-0%
1849 Intel Core i5-430M 4,043
-0.1%
1850 Intel Celeron P4600 4,040
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-3217U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,143 Rank: 2036
Rank Name Score Visual
2032 Core 2 Duo P8400 4,155
+0.3%
2033 Core 2 Quad Q8400 4,150
+0.2%
2034 Athlon II X2 250 4,149
+0.1%
2035 A4-6320 4,143
+0%
2036 Core i3-3217U 4,143
2037 Phenom 9750 4,141
+-0%
2038 Core i5-3317U 4,135
-0.2%
2039 Xeon W3503 4,132
-0.3%
2040 A4-5300 4,131
-0.3%
2041 Core i3 530 4,127
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-3217U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,982 Rank: 1778
Rank Name Score Visual
1774 Core 2 Duo P7570 3,988
+0.2%
1775 A6-3620 3,987
+0.1%
1776 Core 2 Duo E4600 3,987
+0.1%
1777 Xeon E5405 3,982
+0%
1778 Core i3-3217U 3,982
1779 Core 2 Duo T6570 3,981
+-0%
1780 Core 2 Duo T5800 3,981
+-0%
1781 Core 2 Duo T5750 3,975
-0.2%
1782 Pentium T4300 3,972
-0.3%
1783 Pentium N4200 3,966
-0.4%

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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 i3-3217U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,504 Rank: 1504
Rank Name Score Visual
1500 Core i3-2328M 4,504
+0%
1501 Core i3-2310M 4,504
+0%
1502 Athlon II X3 440 4,504
+0%
1503 Xeon W3505 4,504
+0%
1504 Core i3-3217U 4,504
1505 A4-6210 4,504
+0%
1506 E2-7110 4,504
+0%
1507 Core i5-430M 4,504
+0%
1508 Core i3-380M 4,504
+0%
1509 A8-3550MX 4,504
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-3217U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,467 Rank: 1554
Rank Name Score Visual
1550 Core i5-2467M 4,467
+0%
1551 Pentium G620 4,467
+0%
1552 Pentium 2020M 4,467
+0%
1553 Athlon II X2 B24 4,467
+0%
1554 Core i3-3217U 4,467
1555 Pentium 2030M 4,467
+0%
1556 Pentium G2020T 4,467
+0%
1557 Athlon 5150 4,467
+0%
1558 Celeron G540 4,466
+-0%
1559 A9-9425 4,466
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-3217U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,499 Rank: 1411
Rank Name Score Visual
1407 Celeron 3965U 4,499
+0%
1408 Pentium G860 4,499
+0%
1409 Pentium G840 4,499
+0%
1410 Xeon E5504 4,499
+0%
1411 Core i3-3217U 4,499
1412 Celeron G1840T 4,499
+0%
1413 Celeron G1820T 4,499
+0%
1414 Core i3-540 4,499
+0%
1415 Core i3-530 4,499
+0%
1416 Phenom II X4 805 4,499
+0%

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Core i3-3217U Details

The Intel Core i3-3217U stands as a compact, power-efficient mobile processor designed for entry-level computing tasks. Released in June 2012 as part of Intel's Ivy Bridge generation, it targets the low-power segment with a 17 W TDP and a 22 nm manufacturing process. Though outdated by modern standards, it remains notable for its balance of integrated graphics and power consumption, making it suitable for lightweight laptops and thin-and-light devices from its era.

At the heart of the Core i3-3217U are two physical cores, which leverage Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver four logical threads. This allows it to handle basic multitasking with relative ease, though it lacks the raw power needed for demanding applications. The processor operates at a base frequency of 1.8 GHz, with a turbo boost reaching 2.3 GHz, enabling short bursts of higher performance when needed. It is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture and uses a BGA1023 package, which is soldered directly onto the motherboard, making it non-upgradeable.

Memory support includes dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor includes a substantial 3 MB L3 cache, shared across both cores, along with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache. Integrated into the design is the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which operates at 350 MHz and can burst to 1.05 GHz. It supports up to three displays and provides basic graphics performance suitable for office work, media playback, and light gaming.

The Core i3-3217U supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AES-NI, and SSE4.2, as well as virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine performance. Despite being released over a decade ago, it still supports features like Enhanced SpeedStep and Intel vPro, which enhance power management and enterprise usability.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-3217U achieves a single-core score of 3982, ranking #1777 of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4143, placing it at #2035. Its overall score of 4046 positions it at #1845, indicating that it performs comparably to older dual-core processors like the Core 2 Duo P7570 and the Athlon II X2 250. While it slightly outperforms some modern low-power chips such as the Celeron B810 and the A4-5300, it trails behind nearly all contemporary CPUs, including the Core i5-3317U and the Core i5-4300Y.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-3217U remains a relic of its time, offering adequate performance for basic productivity and media consumption but falling far short of modern standards. It is best suited for legacy systems or secondary devices where energy efficiency and cost are prioritized over performance. For users seeking more capable computing, even budget modern processors offer vastly superior performance in both single- and multicore workloads.
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Intel Core i3-3217U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-3217U
Model Number: i3-3217U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCBGA1023
Package: FC-BGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 17 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 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: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX 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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