Intel released the Core i3-3229Y processor :year_text, expanding its popular :family_text series. The chip is manufactured using a 22 nm process node and is designed for installation in the compatible motherboards socket. The CPU received 2 physical cores. Thanks to multi-threading technology, it processes up to 4 data threads. The base clock speed is 1.4 GHz. The processor is equipped with a spacious buffer: the L3 cache memory volume is 3 MB. The manufacturer indicates heat dissipation at 13 W in standard operating mode. In entry-level or mid-range gaming builds, this processor will perform confidently, providing acceptable frame rates when using an appropriate graphics accelerator.