Intel Core i3-2330M vs AMD E-240

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Intel Core i3-2330M or Intel Core i3-2330M – 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 i3-2330M 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 i3-2330M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD E-240 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD E-240, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD E
Intel Core i3-2330M Name AMD E-240
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD E/E1/E2-1000
2 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2330M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330M is 2.2 GHz
The AMD E-240 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E-240 is 1.5 GHz
The processor has one core only.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 1x
4 Threads 1
2 CPU Cores 1
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2330M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330M 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 E-240 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E-240 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6310, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
12 Execution units 1
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6310
6 Generation 3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2010
10.1 Direct X 11
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.49 GHz
96 Shaders 80
32 nm Technology 40 nm
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 1
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 18 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2330M 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 E-240 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Zacate (Bobcat)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2011
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 413
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)