Intel Core i3-4150 vs AMD Athlon II X3 435

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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 Athlon II X3 435 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 435, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-4150 Name AMD Athlon II X3 435
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
 
 

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 Athlon II X3 435 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 435 is 2.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2x Cores 3x
4 Threads 3
2 CPU Cores 3
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 Athlon II X3 435 does not have integrated graphics.
20 Execution units --
7.5 Generation --
11.1 Direct X --
160 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
22 nm Technology --
Q2/2013 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

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 Athlon II X3 435 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2009
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Rana
22 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1150 Socket AM3
Monolithic Chip design --