Intel Core i3-4030U vs AMD A4-6210

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Intel Core i3-4030U or Intel Core i3-4030U – 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 i3-4030U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD A4-6210 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 A4-6210, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
Intel Core i3-4030U Name AMD A4-6210
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD A4-6000
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4030U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030U is 1.9 GHz
The AMD A4-6210 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6210 is 1.8 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4030U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030U 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 A4-6210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6210 uses the AMD Radeon R3 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
22 nm Technology 28 nm
160 Shaders 128
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
20 Execution units 2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon R3 (Beema)
7.5 Generation 6
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4030U 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 A4-6210 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 1168 Socket AM1
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
Haswell U Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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