AMD GX-412HC vs Intel Core i3-4010U

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AMD GX-412HC or AMD GX-412HC – 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-412HC features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-412HC, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 769 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4010U 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4010U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD GX 2st Gen. Group Intel Core i 4000U
AMD GX-412HC Name Intel Core i3-4010U
2 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD G Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-412HC has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-412HC is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4010U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4010U is 1.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
4x Cores 2x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-412HC has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
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 i3-4010U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4010U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q2/2013
AMD Radeon R3E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
-- Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
3 Execution units 20
0 Generation 7.5
0.27 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 Direct X 11.1
0 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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.
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-412HC 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 i3-4010U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2013
GE412HIYJ44JB Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 769 Socket BGA 1168
Steppe Eagle (Puma) Architecture Haswell U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
28 nm Technology 22 nm