Intel Core i3-2348M vs AMD A10-4600M

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Intel Core i3-2348M or Intel Core i3-2348M – 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 i3-2348M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2348M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The AMD A10-4600M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-4600M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1r2 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-2348M Name AMD A10-4600M
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD A10-4000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2348M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2348M is 2.3 GHz
The AMD A10-4600M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-4600M is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
None None 3.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2348M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2348M 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 A10-4600M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-4600M uses the AMD Radeon HD 7660G, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2012
10.1 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7660G
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 384
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
12 Execution units 6
6 Generation 4
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.69 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 / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG Decode / Encode
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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
85 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2348M 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 A10-4600M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2013 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
PGA 988 Socket FS1r2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB