AMD Phenom II X3 700e vs Intel Core i3-3220T

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AMD Phenom II X3 700e or AMD Phenom II X3 700e – 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 Phenom II X3 700e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X3 700e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3220T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD Phenom II Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 3
AMD Phenom II - 700 Group Intel Core i 3000
AMD Phenom II X3 700e Name Intel Core i3-3220T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X3 700e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 700e is 2.4 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
3 Threads 4
3x Cores 2x
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
3 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X3 700e does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 7
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Shaders 48
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.0
-- Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Execution units 6
 
 

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

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.
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1600
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

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

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X3 700e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3220T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 117 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
45 nm Technology 22 nm
Heka (K10) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
AM3 Socket LGA 1155
Q2/2009 Release date Q3/2012
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX