CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD A4-6300 or AMD A4-6300 – 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 A4-6300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A4-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket. The Intel Core i3-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-2100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
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Generation |
2 |
AMD A |
Family |
Intel Core i3 |
AMD A4-6000 |
Group |
Intel Core i 2000 |
AMD A4-6300 |
Name |
Intel Core i3-2100 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD A4-6300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6300 is 3.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. The Intel Core i3-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2100 is 3.1 GHz
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2 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
2 |
Threads |
4 |
3.9 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
3.7 GHz |
Frequency |
3.1 GHz |
2x |
Cores |
2x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
3.9 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD A4-6300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A4-6300 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8370D, 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 i3-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units.
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Generation |
6 |
Q2/2013 |
Release date |
Q1/2011 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
2 |
Execution units |
6 |
128 |
Shaders |
48 |
-- |
GPU (Turbo) |
1.1 GHz |
0.76 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.85 GHz |
32 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
AMD Radeon HD 8370D |
GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
11.2 |
Direct X |
10.1 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
No |
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 |
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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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
32.0 GB |
DDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1333 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
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Bandwidth |
21.3 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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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.
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65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
65 W |
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Tjunction max |
-- |
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Technical details |
The AMD A4-6300 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 i3-2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
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Q2/2013 |
Release date |
Q1/2011 |
Richland (Piledriver) |
Architecture |
Sandy Bridge S |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT |
-- |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
1.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
3.0 MB |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
32 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
FM2 |
Socket |
LGA 1155 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
45 $ |
Release price |
120 $ |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
512.0 KB |
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