AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Intel Core i3-4112E

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X – 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 Ryzen 3 3300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-4112E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4112E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
3 Generation 4
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 4000
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Name Intel Core i3-4112E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4112E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4112E is 1.8 GHz
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4112E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4112E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 160
-- Execution units 20
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 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.
-- JPEG Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1600
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC 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 25 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4112E is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
7 nm Technology 22 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1364
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 225 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Haswell S
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2014
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)