AMD E1-2500 vs Intel Core i3-2330M

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AMD E1-2500 or AMD E1-2500 – 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 E1-2500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD E series.
The Intel Core i3-2330M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD E1/E2-2000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Mobile Segment Mobile
2 Generation 2
AMD E1-2500 Name Intel Core i3-2330M
AMD E Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD E1-2500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E1-2500 is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
1.4 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD E1-2500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E1-2500 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8240, 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 i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
AMD Radeon HD 8240 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
5 Generation 6
11.1 Direct X 10.1
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
128 Shaders 96
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
2 Execution units 12
28 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 35 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD E1-2500 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 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2330M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1023
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
28 nm Technology 32 nm