AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs Intel Core i3-2340UE

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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G or AMD Ryzen 5 4600G – 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 4600G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 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 5 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group Intel Core i 2000U
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G Name Intel Core i3-2340UE
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 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
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
6 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Zen 2 Cores 2x
3.7 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
12 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
12 Direct X 10.1
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2011
9 Generation 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
7 Execution units 12
448 Shaders 96
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
7 nm Technology 32 nm
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
45 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G 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 8.0 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.
154 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2011
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Sandy Bridge U
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1023
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
7 nm Technology 32 nm
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB