Intel Core i5-3475S vs AMD Athlon 3000G

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Intel Core i5-3475S or Intel Core i5-3475S – 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 i5-3475S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3475S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Athlon 3000G features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon 3000G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Athlon 3000
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3475S Name AMD Athlon 3000G
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Athlon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3475S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3475S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Athlon 3000G has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon 3000G is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3475S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3475S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon 3000G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Athlon 3000G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2018
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 3
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
7 Generation 8
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
 
 

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

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3475S 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon 3000G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price 49 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Dali (Zen)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 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 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes