Intel Core i3-3229Y vs AMD C-50

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Intel Core i3-3229Y or Intel Core i3-3229Y – 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 i3-3229Y 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 i3-3229Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD C-50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i3-3229Y Name AMD C-50
3 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family AMD C
Intel Core i 3000Y Group AMD C
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3229Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3229Y is 1.4 GHz
The AMD C-50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-50 is 1.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
1.4 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3229Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3229Y 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 C-50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-50 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
16 Execution units 1
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
11.0 Direct X 11
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
7 Generation 3
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2010
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 40 nm
128 Shaders 80
 
 

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 13 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 9 W watts.
13 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
7 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3229Y 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 C-50 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Ivy Bridge Y Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
Q1/2013 Release date Q1/2011
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 413
22 nm Technology 40 nm