Intel Pentium G3240 vs AMD A4-4020

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Pentium G3240 or Intel Pentium G3240 – 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 Pentium G3240 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G3240, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD A4-4020 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-4020, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Intel Pentium Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium G3240 Name AMD A4-4020
Intel Pentium G3000 Group AMD A4-4000
5 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium G3240 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G3240 is 3.1 GHz
The AMD A4-4020 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-4020 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
None None 3.4 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium G3240 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G3240 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-4020 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-4020 uses the AMD Radeon HD 7480D, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2012
10 Execution units 2
11.1 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7480D
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium G3240 is manufactured using a 14 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 A4-4020 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2014
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
54 $ Release price 32 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G3240
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
4420
4420
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
2703
2703

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Pentium G3240
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
2501
2501
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1737
1737

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Pentium G3240
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
1937
1937
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1740
1740

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G3240
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
1302
1302
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
560
560

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Pentium G3240
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
694
694
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
379
379

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

Intel Pentium G3240
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
2.6
2.6
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1.4
1.4