AMD A4-3330MX vs Intel Core i7-4600U

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AMD A4-3330MX or AMD A4-3330MX – 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 A4-3330MX features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3330MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4600U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4600U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A4-3330MX Name Intel Core i7-4600U
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
1 Generation 4
AMD A4-3000M Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-3330MX has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3330MX is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4600U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4600U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-3330MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3330MX 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 i7-4600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4600U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2013
11 Direct X 11.1
AMD Radeon HD 6480G GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
240 Shaders 160
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
3 Execution units 20
3 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-3330MX 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 i7-4600U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Llano (K10) Architecture Haswell U
32 nm Technology 22 nm
FS1 Socket BGA 1168
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
6240
6240
AMD A4-3330MX
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
2046
2046

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
3120
3120
AMD A4-3330MX
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
1106
1106

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2702
2702
AMD A4-3330MX
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
1343
1343

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1372
1372
AMD A4-3330MX
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
496
496

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
829
829
AMD A4-3330MX
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
263
263

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
801
801
AMD A4-3330MX
2C 2T @ 2.2 GHz
205
205