Intel Core i3-4010U vs AMD C-70

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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 C-70 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-70, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD C
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD C
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-4010U Name AMD C-70
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 C-70 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-70 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.33 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
None None 1.33 GHz
None None 1.33 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

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 C-70 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-70 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6290, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
20 Execution units 1
7.5 Generation 3
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6290
-- Max. displays --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
160 Shaders 80
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2011
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11
22 nm Technology 40 nm
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.4 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 1
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

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 9 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 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 C-70 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 413
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
-- Part Number --
Haswell U Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2012
22 nm Technology 40 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)