Intel Core i3-3227U vs AMD A6-1450

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Intel Core i3-3227U or Intel Core i3-3227U – 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 i3-3227U 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 i3-3227U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD A6-1450 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 7 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-1450, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-3227U Name AMD A6-1450
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
3 Generation 7
Intel Core i 3000U Group AMD A6-1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3227U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3227U is 1.9 GHz
The AMD A6-1450 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-1450 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking Yes
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
None None 1.4 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 1.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3227U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3227U 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 A6-1450 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-1450 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8250, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
16 Execution units 2
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8250
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
7 Generation 5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.4 GHz
11.0 Direct X 11.1
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
128 Shaders 128
22 nm Technology 28 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
No VP9 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 Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1066
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 8 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 8 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3227U 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 A6-1450 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1023 Socket FT3
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Q1/2013 Release date Q2/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 28 nm