Intel Core i3-3220 vs AMD A4-4020

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-3220 or Intel Core i3-3220 – 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 i3-3220 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.
The AMD A4-4020 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-4020, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-3220 Name AMD A4-4020
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
3 Generation 2
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A4-4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The AMD A4-4020 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-4020 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 Threads 2
None None 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-4020 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-4020 uses the AMD Radeon HD 7480D, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2012
11.0 Direct X 11
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7480D
22 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 2
7 Generation 4
1.05 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
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-3220 is manufactured using a 22 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 A4-4020 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2014
-- 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 --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1155 Socket FM2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 32 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
5412
5412
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
2703
2703

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2570
2570
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1737
1737

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2246
2246
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1740
1740

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1376
1376
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
560
560

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
648
648
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
379
379

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

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3.3
3.3
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1.4
1.4

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

Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1.4
1.4
AMD A4-4020
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
0.9
0.9