Intel Core i3-3220T vs AMD E1-2500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-3220T or Intel Core i3-3220T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-3220T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD E1-2500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD E series.
Intel Core i3-3220T Name AMD E1-2500
3 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family AMD E
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD E1/E2-2000
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 GHz
The AMD E1-2500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E1-2500 is 1.4 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD E1-2500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E1-2500 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8240, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
6 Execution units 2
48 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7 Generation 5
11.0 Direct X 11.1
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8240
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No VP8 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 1
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD E1-2500 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
117 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2013
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
4782
4782
AMD E1-2500
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
1208
1208

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2267
2267
AMD E1-2500
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
708
708

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1141
1141
AMD E1-2500
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
272
272

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
517
517
AMD E1-2500
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
150
150

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2.8
2.8
AMD E1-2500
2C 2T @ 1.4 GHz
0.7
0.7