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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD E/E1/E2-1000
Intel Core i3 Family AMD E
2 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-2330M Name AMD E-240
 
 

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
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 1
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
2x Cores 1x
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 1
 
 

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.
10.1 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
12 Execution units 1
6 Generation 3
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2010
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6310
96 Shaders 80
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 40 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.49 GHz
 
 

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

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

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 413
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Zacate (Bobcat)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX