Intel Core i3-3210 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3250U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-3210 or Intel Core i3-3210 – 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 i3-3210 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3210, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3250U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
3 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-3210 Name AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3210 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3210 is 3.2 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 3 3250U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.5 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3210 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 3250U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
48 Shaders 192
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2018
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 3
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
7 Generation 8
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 25 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3210 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3250U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2013 Release date Q1/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
117 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Dali (Zen+)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket FP5
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1632
1632
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1328
1328

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1588
1588
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1113
1113

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
932
932
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
522
522

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
344
344
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
282
282

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
138
138
Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
110
110