Intel Core i3-3229Y vs AMD RX-421ND

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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 RX-421ND features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-421ND, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-3229Y Name AMD RX-421ND
Intel Core i 3000Y Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
3 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 Family AMD R
 
 

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 RX-421ND has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421ND is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
No Overclocking No
None None 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
1.4 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

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 RX-421ND does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
16 Execution units --
Q1/2011 Release date --
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Generation --
11.0 Direct X --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 35 W watts.
13 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
7 W TDP down 12 W
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

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 RX-421ND is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2015
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number RE421NAAY43KA
BGA 1023 Socket FP4
Ivy Bridge Y Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)