AMD A4-6320 vs Intel Core i3-3250T

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AMD A4-6320 or AMD A4-6320 – 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 A4-6320 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6320, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3250T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3250T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A4-6000 Group Intel Core i 3000
3 Generation 3
AMD A4-6320 Name Intel Core i3-3250T
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-6320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6320 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-3250T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3250T is 3.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-6320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6320 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 i3-3250T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3250T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
2 Execution units 6
32 nm Technology 22 nm
11.2 Direct X 11.0
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
128 Shaders 48
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Max. displays --
AMD Radeon HD 8370D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
5 Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-6320 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 i3-3250T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2013
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
FM2 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
45 $ Release price --