Intel Core i3-3220T vs AMD A4-3300M

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Intel Core i3-3220T or Intel Core i3-3220T – 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 i3-3220T 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 i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A4-3300M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3300M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i3-3220T Name AMD A4-3300M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
3 Generation 1
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A4-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 GHz
The AMD A4-3300M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3300M is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
None None 2.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T 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 A4-3300M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3300M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6480G, which has 240 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
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Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6480G
48 Shaders 240
11.0 Direct X 11
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2011
7 Generation 3
6 Execution units 3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
22 nm Technology 32 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 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.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220T 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 A4-3300M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
LGA 1155 Socket FS1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
117 $ Release price --
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Llano (K10)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V