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.
3 Generation 7
Intel Core i3-3227U Name AMD A6-1450
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
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
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 1.4 GHz
None None 1.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

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.
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8250
128 Shaders 128
22 nm Technology 28 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
16 Execution units 2
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.4 GHz
11.0 Direct X 11.1
7 Generation 5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
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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 JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
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
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1066
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
-- Release price --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 1023 Socket FT3
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
Q1/2013 Release date Q2/2013
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems