AMD GX-412HC vs Intel Core i3-4010U

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AMD GX-412HC or AMD GX-412HC – 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 GX-412HC features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-412HC, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 769 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4010U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD GX-412HC Name Intel Core i3-4010U
AMD G Family Intel Core i3
AMD GX 2st Gen. Group Intel Core i 4000U
2 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-412HC has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-412HC is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-412HC has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
3 Execution units 20
0.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Max. displays --
0 Generation 7.5
0 Direct X 11.1
-- Release date Q2/2013
0 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Shaders 160
AMD Radeon R3E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.27 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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 15 W watts.
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
15 W TDP up None
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-412HC is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4010U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 769 Socket BGA 1168
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2013
GE412HIYJ44JB Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Steppe Eagle (Puma) Architecture Haswell U
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2