Intel Core i3-3225 vs AMD A6-3500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-3225 or Intel Core i3-3225 – 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 i3-3225 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 i3-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A6-3500 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3500, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3225 Name AMD A6-3500
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A6-3000
3 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3225 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3225 is 3.3 GHz
The AMD A6-3500 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3500 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2x Cores 3x
None None 2.4 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 3
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 3
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
None None 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3225 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3225 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 A6-3500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3500 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2010
16 Execution units 5
11.0 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 320
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6530D
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7 Generation 3
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

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 65 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3225 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 A6-3500 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2011
LGA 1155 Socket FM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Llano (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
134 $ Release price 47 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412
AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.1 GHz
3524
3524

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570
AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.1 GHz
1279
1279

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2246
2246
AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.1 GHz
1995
1995

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376
AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.1 GHz
766
766

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
648
648
AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.1 GHz
303
303

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295
AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.1 GHz
166
166

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3.3
3.3
AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.1 GHz
1.9
1.9