AMD 3020e vs Intel Core i3-540

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AMD 3020e or AMD 3020e – 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 AMD 3020e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD 3020e, you'll need a motherboard with a FT5 socket.
The Intel Core i3-540 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-540, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD 3020e Name Intel Core i3-540
AMD E Family Intel Core i3
4 Generation 1
AMD 3000e/Ce Group Intel Core i3 500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD 3020e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD 3020e is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-540 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-540 is 3.06 GHz
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 3.06 GHz
4 Threads 4
1.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD 3020e has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD 3020e uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-540 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-540 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2010
12 Direct X 10.1
AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 24
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
3 Execution units 12
8 Generation 5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 73 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD 3020e is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-540 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2010
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Dali (Zen) Architecture Clarkdale
14 nm Technology 32 nm
FT5 Socket LGA 1156
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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