Intel Core i3-3120M vs AMD E2-7015

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Intel Core i3-3120M or Intel Core i3-3120M – 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 i3-3120M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3120M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The AMD E2-7015 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD E2-7015, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
3 Generation 0
Intel Core i3 Family AMD E
Intel Core i 3000M Group Unknown M
Intel Core i3-3120M Name AMD E2-7015
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3120M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3120M is 2.5 GHz
The AMD E2-7015 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E2-7015 is 1.5 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3120M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3120M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD E2-7015 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E2-7015 uses the AMD Radeon R2 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
7 Generation 6
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
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16 Execution units 2
128 Shaders 128
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon R2 (Beema)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.0 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 10 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3120M is manufactured using a 22 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.
Q3/2012 Release date --
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Unknown
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization Unknown
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions Unknown
22 nm Technology --
PGA 988 Socket FP4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB