Intel Core i3-3227U vs AMD E2-3800

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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 E2-3800 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD E series.
Intel Core i3-3227U Name AMD E2-3800
Intel Core i3 Family AMD E
Intel Core i 3000U Group AMD E2-3000
3 Generation 3
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 E2-3800 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E2-3800 is 1.3 GHz
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
 
 

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 E2-3800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E2-3800 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8280, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
16 Execution units 2
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
7 Generation 5
11.0 Direct X 11.1
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
22 nm Technology 28 nm
128 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8280
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
 
 

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

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 15 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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 E2-3800 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1023 Socket
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Llano (K10)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a