Intel Core i3-4150 vs AMD A4-3400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-4150 or Intel Core i3-4150 – 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 i3-4150 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 i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD A4-3400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3400, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A4-3000
Intel Core i3-4150 Name AMD A4-3400
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
The AMD A4-3400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3400 is 2.7 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 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 i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 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 A4-3400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3400 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6410D, which has 160 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
7.5 Generation 3
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2010
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 2
160 Shaders 160
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6410D
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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 65 W watts.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4150 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 A4-3400 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2011
Haswell S Architecture Llano (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 1.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1150 Socket FM1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
117 $ Release price 28 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
7830
7830
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
2532
2532

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3731
3731
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1364
1364

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3369
3369
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1082
1082

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1849
1849
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
643
643

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
947
947
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
243
243

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
795
795
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
349
349

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
357
357
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
125
125

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

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3.8
3.8
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1.5
1.5

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

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
0.8
0.8