AMD A4-1200 vs Intel Core i3-2330E

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AMD A4-1200 or AMD A4-1200 – 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 A4-1200 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 7 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-1200, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2330E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330E, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
AMD A4-1200 Name Intel Core i3-2330E
7 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
AMD A4-1000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-1200 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-1200 is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2330E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330E is 2.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-1200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-1200 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8180, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2330E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330E uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
2 Execution units 12
AMD Radeon HD 8180 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
11.1 Direct X 10.1
0.23 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
5 Generation 6
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
28 nm Technology 32 nm
128 Shaders 96
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3L-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3.9 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 35 W watts.
3.9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-1200 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2330E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Temash (Jaguar) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2011
FT3 Socket PGA 988
28 nm Technology 32 nm