AMD Ryzen 5 3500X vs Intel Core i3-2340UE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X – 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 5 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-2340UE 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 i3-2340UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 2000U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Name Intel Core i3-2340UE
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-2340UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2340UE is 1.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
6x Cores 2x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2340UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2340UE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Direct X 10.1
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 96
-- Execution units 12
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Generation 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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 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.
Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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 17 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X 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 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2340UE is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Sandy Bridge U
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1023
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
7 nm Technology 32 nm
130 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT