Intel Core i3-2105 vs AMD A4-5050

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Intel Core i3-2105 or Intel Core i3-2105 – 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 i3-2105 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 i3-2105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A4-5050 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-5050, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-2105 Name AMD A4-5050
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD A4-5000
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2105 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2105 is 3.1 GHz
The AMD A4-5050 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5050 is 1.55 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.55 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2105 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.
The AMD A4-5050 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5050 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
96 Shaders 128
12 Execution units 2
10.1 Direct X 11.1
32 nm Technology 28 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Generation 5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8330
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
 
 

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.
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 13.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 13.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2105 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-5050 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
134 $ Release price --
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1155 Socket FT3
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2014