AMD GX-210JA vs Intel Core i5-3230M

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AMD GX-210JA or AMD GX-210JA – 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 GX-210JA features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-210JA, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3230M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3230M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX-210JA Name Intel Core i5-3230M
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 3
AMD GX 1st Gen. Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-210JA has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-210JA is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Core i5-3230M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3230M is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-210JA has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-210JA uses the AMD Radeon HD 8180, 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 i5-3230M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3230M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.23 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
11.1 Direct X 11.0
AMD Radeon HD 8180 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
28 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
2 Execution units 16
5 Generation 7
-- 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 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
DDR3L-1066 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.
-- Tjunction max --
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-210JA is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3230M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2013
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB 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
Temash (Jaguar) Architecture Ivy Bridge H
28 nm Technology 22 nm
FT3 Socket BGA 1023
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)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB