Intel Core i3-4030U vs AMD A4-6210

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Intel Core i3-4030U or Intel Core i3-4030U – 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 i3-4030U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD A4-6210 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6210, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD A4-6000
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-4030U Name AMD A4-6210
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4030U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030U is 1.9 GHz
The AMD A4-6210 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6210 is 1.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4030U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-6210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6210 uses the AMD Radeon R3 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 2
7.5 Generation 6
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon R3 (Beema)
11.1 Direct X 12
160 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
22 nm Technology 28 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 VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4030U 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 A4-6210 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 1168 Socket AM1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Haswell U Architecture Richland (Piledriver)