The Intel Core i3-3227U is a mobile processor with 2 cores, launched in January 2013. It is part of the Core i3 lineup, using the Ivy Bridge architecture with BGA 1023. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 4 threads. Core i3-3227U has 3 MB of L3 cache and operates at 1900 MHz. Intel is building the Core i3-3227U on a 22 nm production process, the transistor count is unknown. The multiplier is locked on Core i3-3227U, which limits its overclocking capabilities.
With a TDP of 17 W, the Core i3-3227U consumes very little energy. Intel's processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface. This processor features the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics solution.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Core i3-3227U, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) will run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications.