Intel Core i3-2340UE vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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Intel Core i3-2340UE or Intel Core i3-2340UE – 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 Intel Core i3-2340UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2340UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-2340UE Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i 2000U Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2340UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2340UE is 1.3 GHz
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
4 Threads 24
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 12
2x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2340UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2340UE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
6 Generation --
0.8 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 180 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2340UE 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Sandy Bridge U Architecture Colfax (Zen+)
32 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1023 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 649 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

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