Intel Core i3-1000G4 vs AMD Athlon II X3 425e

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Intel Core i3-1000G4 or Intel Core i3-1000G4 – 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 Intel Core i3-1000G4 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1000G4, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1377 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-1000G4 Name AMD Athlon II X3 425e
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-1000G4 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-1000G4 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425e is 2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 3x
8 Threads 3
4 CPU Cores 3
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-1000G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1000G4 uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e does not have integrated graphics.
48 Execution units --
11 Generation --
12 Direct X --
384 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Q3/2019 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Ice Lake G4) GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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 59.6 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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
59.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
8 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-1000G4 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Ice Lake U Architecture Rana
10 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 1377 Socket AM3
Monolithic Chip design --