AMD A4-3420 vs Intel Core i5-3340S

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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 i5-3340S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3340S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
1 Generation 3
AMD A4-3420 Name Intel Core i5-3340S
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A4-3000 Group Intel Core i 3000
AMD A Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 i5-3340S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3340S is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.3 GHz
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 i5-3340S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3340S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 6
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2012
11 Direct X 11.0
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
160 Shaders 48
AMD Radeon HD 6410D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
3 Generation 7
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No AES-NI 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 i5-3340S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
FM1 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2013
-- Release price 187 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Llano (K10) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes