Intel Core i3-4000M vs AMD A8-3800

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Intel Core i3-4000M or Intel Core i3-4000M – 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 i3-4000M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4000M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The AMD A8-3800 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3800, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD A8-3000
4 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4000M Name AMD A8-3800
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4000M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4000M is 2.4 GHz
The AMD A8-3800 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3800 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.7 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
None None 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4000M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4000M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3800 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3800 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6550D, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
160 Shaders 400
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2011
22 nm Technology 32 nm
11.1 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 5
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
7.5 Generation 3
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6550D
 
 

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 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 65 W watts.
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4000M 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 A8-3800 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price 130 $
Haswell H Architecture Llano (K10)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
PGA 946 Socket FM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes