Intel Core i3-4330 vs AMD FX-4100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-4330 or Intel Core i3-4330 – 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 i3-4330 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 i3-4330, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD FX-4100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD FX-4100/4200
4 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-4330 Name AMD FX-4100
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4330 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4330 is 3.5 GHz
The AMD FX-4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.8 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, 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 FX-4100 does not have integrated graphics.
160 Shaders --
Q2/2013 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
7.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 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.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4330 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-4100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
147 $ Release price 90 $
Haswell S Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
6767
6767
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
5360
5360

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
4051
4051
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3550
3550

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3173
3173
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1862
1862

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1776.4
1776.4
Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
953
953

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1744
1744
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
805
805
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
469
469

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

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3.8
3.8
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3.0
3.0

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

Intel Core i3-4330
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
0.9
0.9