FPSVersusCeleron N4120 vs Core i3-3220
Performance score
By our estimate, Core i3-3220 beats Celeron N4120 by 89%.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Celeron N4120 | Core i3-3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 5.38 | 10.15 |
| Ranking position | 531 | 517 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 9.64 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (Gemini Lake) | Ivy Bridge |
| Release date | Q2 2022 | Q3 2012 |
Specifications
| Celeron N4120 | Core i3-3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Process node | no data | 22 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Celeron N4120 | Core i3-3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | LGA1155 |
| TDP | no data | 55 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Celeron N4120 | Core i3-3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR3-1333/1600 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 2.0 |
Pros and cons
Celeron N4120
- more cores: 4 vs 2
- bigger L3 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- newer: released in 2022
Core i3-3220
- 89% higher overall score
- 83% faster single core
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