Intel Core i3-4005U vs AMD A6-3430MX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-4005U or Intel Core i3-4005U – 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 i3-4005U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4005U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD A6-3430MX 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 A6-3430MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core i3-4005U Name AMD A6-3430MX
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD A6-3000M
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4005U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4005U is 1.7 GHz
The AMD A6-3430MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3430MX is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
None None 2.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4005U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4005U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, 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 A6-3430MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3430MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6520G, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
11.1 Direct X 11
22 nm Technology 32 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
160 Shaders 320
7.5 Generation 3
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2011
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
20 Execution units 5
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6520G
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
-- Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4005U 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 A6-3430MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell U Architecture Llano (K10)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
BGA 1168 Socket FS1
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
4801
4801
Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3410
3410

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
2277
2277
Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1654
1654

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1620
1620
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1330
1330