Intel Core i5-4340M vs AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE

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Intel Core i5-4340M or Intel Core i5-4340M – 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 i5-4340M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4340M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i5-4340M Name AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Athlon
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD Athlon Gold 3000G
4 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4340M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4340M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4340M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4340M 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 Athlon Gold 3150GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Athlon Gold 3150GE uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
20 Execution units 3
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
7.5 Generation 8
11.1 Direct X 12
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2018
22 nm Technology 14 nm
160 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 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.
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP up 45 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4340M 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 Gold 3150GE is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
PGA 946 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 12 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Haswell H Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2