Intel Core i3-4005U vs AMD Phenom II X2 B57

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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 Phenom II X2 B57 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 B57, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Phenom II
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD Phenom II - 545
Intel Core i3-4005U Name AMD Phenom II X2 B57
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B57 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B57 is 3.2 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B57 does not have integrated graphics.
7.5 Generation --
Q2/2013 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units --
160 Shaders --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.1 Direct X --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
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 80 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B57 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2010
Haswell U Architecture Callisto (K10)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 1168 Socket AM3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3410
3410
AMD Phenom II X2 B57
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
3182
3182

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Phenom II X2 B57
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1726
1726
Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1620
1620

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
171
171
AMD Phenom II X2 B57
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
162
162