Intel Core i3-3227U vs AMD A8-3550MX

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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 A8-3550MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3550MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
3 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 3000U Group AMD A6-3000M
Intel Core i3-3227U Name AMD A8-3550MX
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 A8-3550MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3550MX is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
None None 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
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 A8-3550MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3550MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
7 Generation 3
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2011
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 5
128 Shaders 400
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
11.0 Direct X 11
 
 

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

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 45 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 A8-3550MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2011
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Llano (K10)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1023 Socket FS1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes