Intel Core i3-2105 vs AMD A8-3800

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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 A8-3800 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3800, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-2105 Name AMD A8-3800
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD A8-3000
2 Generation 1
 
 

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 A8-3800 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3800 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
None None 2.7 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
None None 2.7 GHz
 
 

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 A8-3800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3800 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6550D, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2011
12 Execution units 5
10.1 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 400
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6550D
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
6 Generation 3
32 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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 VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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

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 A8-3800 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2011
LGA 1155 Socket FM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Llano (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
134 $ Release price 130 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
32 nm Technology 32 nm