AMD A4-5100 vs Intel Core i7-3687U

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AMD A4-5100 or AMD A4-5100 – 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 A4-5100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
The Intel Core i7-3687U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3687U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
4 Generation 3
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
AMD A4-5000 Group Intel Core i 3000U
AMD A4-5100 Name Intel Core i7-3687U
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-5100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5100 is 1.55 GHz
The Intel Core i7-3687U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3687U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
None None 3.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
1.55 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.3 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-5100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5100 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, 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 i7-3687U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3687U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
5 Generation 7
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 16
128 Shaders 128
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
28 nm Technology 22 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8330 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11.0
 
 

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

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
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 17 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-5100 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 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3687U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2013 Release date Q1/2013
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 346 $
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes