AMD A4-4000 vs Intel Core i3-3220

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD A4-4000 or AMD A4-4000 – 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 A4-4000 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-4000, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A4-4000 Name Intel Core i3-3220
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 3
AMD A4-4000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-4000 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-4000 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-3220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220 is 3.3 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
2 Threads 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-4000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-4000 uses the AMD Radeon HD 7480D, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-3220 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.72 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2012
11 Direct X 11.0
AMD Radeon HD 7480D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 48
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
2 Execution units 6
4 Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 55 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-4000 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 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3220 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
32 nm Technology 22 nm
FM2 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 $ Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
2533
2533

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1629
1629

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2246
2246
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1831
1831

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
499
499

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
812
812
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
293
293

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
648
648
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
348
348

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
295
295
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
116
116

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

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3.3
3.3
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1.3
1.3

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

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD A4-4000
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
0.8
0.8