AMD A4-3310MX vs Intel Core i7-4790T

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AMD A4-3310MX or AMD A4-3310MX – 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 A4-3310MX features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3310MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4790T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4790T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
1 Generation 4
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
AMD A4-3000M Group Intel Core i 4000
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A4-3310MX Name Intel Core i7-4790T
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-3310MX has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3310MX is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4790T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
2 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-3310MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3310MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6480G, which has 240 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 i7-4790T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
3 Generation 7.5
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
11 Direct X 11.1
3 Execution units 20
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2013
240 Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
AMD Radeon HD 6480G GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-3310MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4790T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Llano (K10) Architecture Haswell S
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Release price 275 $
FS1 Socket LGA 1150
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 22 nm