Intel Processor N50 vs AMD A4-4300M

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Intel Processor N50 or Intel Processor N50 – 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 Processor N50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor N series.
To use the Intel Processor N50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The AMD A4-4300M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-4300M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1r2 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor N50 Name AMD A4-4300M
Intel Processor N Family AMD A
13 Generation 2
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 Group AMD A4-4000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Processor N50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N50 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD A4-4300M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-4300M is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
2 Threads 2
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Gracemont Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Processor N50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor N50 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), 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 A4-4300M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-4300M uses the AMD Radeon HD 7420G, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.48 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2012
12 Direct X 11
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7420G
10 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 128
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
16 Execution units 2
13 Generation 4
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.66 GHz
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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.
105 °C Tjunction max --
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor N50 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-4300M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2012
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Alder Lake N Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
10 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA Socket FS1r2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB