Intel Core i3-4030U vs AMD A6-7050B

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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 A6-7050B features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-7050B, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Intel Core i3-4030U Name AMD A6-7050B
4 Generation 5
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD A6-7000
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

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 A6-7050B has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-7050B is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.0 GHz
2x Cores 2x
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
None None 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 A6-7050B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-7050B uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri), which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.53 GHz
160 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
22 nm Technology 28 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.49 GHz
20 Execution units 3
7.5 Generation 6
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri)
11.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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

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 17 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 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 A6-7050B is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Haswell U Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1168 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems