Intel Core i3-4010U vs AMD A6-6310

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-4010U or Intel Core i3-4010U – 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 i3-4010U 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 i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD A6-6310 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-6310, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4010U Name AMD A6-6310
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD A6-6000
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
The AMD A6-6310 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-6310 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U 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 A6-6310 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-6310 uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
20 Execution units 2
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 6
11.1 Direct X 12
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon R4 (Beema)
 
 

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 AV1 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1866
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4010U 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 A6-6310 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2014
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket AM1
Haswell U Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
3438
3438
Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3370
3370

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2433
2433
Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1654
1654

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1601
1601
AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1213
1213

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
956
956
AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
724
724

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
454
454
AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
448
448

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
416
416
AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
241
241

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
171
171
AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
162
162

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
58
58
AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
48
48

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-6310
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2.0
2.0
Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1.7
1.7