AMD A4-3310MX vs Intel Core i3-6102E

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AMD A4-3310MX or AMD A4-3310MX – 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 AMD A4-3310MX features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3310MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6102E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
1 Generation 6
AMD A4-3310MX Name Intel Core i3-6102E
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A4-3000M Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-3310MX has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3310MX is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-6102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6102E is 1.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2 CPU Cores 2
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-3310MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3310MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6480G, which has 240 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-6102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6102E uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
3 Execution units 24
3 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
240 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
11 Direct X 12
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2015
AMD Radeon HD 6480G GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 25 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-3310MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-6102E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
32 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Llano (K10) Architecture Skylake U
FS1 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Q2/2011 Release date Q4/2015
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 225 $