AMD A4-1250 vs Intel Core i3-4010U

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AMD A4-1250 or AMD A4-1250 – 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 A4-1250 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 A4-1250, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4010U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
AMD A4-1000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
7 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A4-1250 Name Intel Core i3-4010U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-1250 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-1250 is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-1250 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-1250 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8210, 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 i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
5 Generation 7.5
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 160
28 nm Technology 22 nm
2 Execution units 20
AMD Radeon HD 8210 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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 Decode
No VP9 No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 8 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 --
8 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-1250 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 i3-4010U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
28 nm Technology 22 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
Temash (Jaguar) Architecture Haswell U
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
FT3 Socket BGA 1168
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --