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 i3-3220T Name AMD A4-3300M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A4-3000M
3 Generation 1
 
 

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.
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
None None 2.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

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.
22 nm Technology 32 nm
48 Shaders 240
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
6 Execution units 3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2011
11.0 Direct X 11
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6480G
7 Generation 3
 
 

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 AVC Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

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.
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
LGA 1155 Socket FS1
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
117 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Llano (K10)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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