Intel Core i3-3225 vs AMD FX-4350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 FX-4350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD FX-4300
Intel Core i3-3225 Name AMD FX-4350
3 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 FX-4350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4350 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
None None 4.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz Frequency 4.2 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 FX-4350 does not have integrated graphics.
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
7 Generation --
11.0 Direct X --
128 Shaders --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
16 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

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 FX-4350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2013
LGA 1155 Socket AM3+
22 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
134 $ Release price 100 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)