AMD A4-3420 vs Intel Core i3-4330

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD A4-3420 or AMD A4-3420 – 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 A4-3420 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3420, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4330 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 i3-4330, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A4-3420 Name Intel Core i3-4330
AMD A4-3000 Group Intel Core i 4000
1 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-3420 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3420 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4330 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4330 is 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-3420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3420 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6410D, which has 160 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 i3-4330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2013
2 Execution units 20
11 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 160
AMD Radeon HD 6410D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
3 Generation 7.5
32 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 54 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-3420 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 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4330 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2013
FM1 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Llano (K10) Architecture Haswell S
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 147 $
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
6767
6767
AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
2732
2732

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3550
3550
AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1768
1768

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3173
3173
AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1430
1430

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1744
1744
AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
621
621

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
805
805
AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
348
348

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

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3.8
3.8
AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1.9
1.9