Intel Core i3-L13G4 vs AMD Phenom II X4 840

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Intel Core i3-L13G4 or Intel Core i3-L13G4 – 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-L13G4 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 5 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-L13G4, you'll need a motherboard with a FC-CSP1016 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 840, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i L Group AMD Phenom II - 840/850
12 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-L13G4 Name AMD Phenom II X4 840
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-L13G4 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 5 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 0.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 840 is 3.2 GHz
5 Threads 4
None None 4x
5 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
1x Sunny-Cove Cores A None
No Hyperthreading No
0.8 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking Yes
4x Tremont Cores B None
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-L13G4 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-L13G4 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840 does not have integrated graphics.
384 Shaders --
Q2/2020 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Generation --
0.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) 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 VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 No
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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.
5 W TDP down None
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured using a 10 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 Phenom II X4 840 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
10 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
309 $ Release price --
Lakefield Architecture Propus
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 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 --
FC-CSP1016 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes