AMD A4-5300B vs Intel Core i3-3240T
Comparative analysis of AMD A4-5300B and Intel Core i3-3240T processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A4-5300B
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 month(s) later
- Around 17% higher clock speed: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
| Launch date | October 2012 vs September 2012 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3240T
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 86% lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 65 Watt
- Around 26% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1559 vs 1241
- Around 65% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2071 vs 1254
- Around 33% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 537 vs 403
- Around 86% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1155 vs 622
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 65 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1559 vs 1241 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2071 vs 1254 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 537 vs 403 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1155 vs 622 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A4-5300B
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-3240T
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| Name | AMD A4-5300B | Intel Core i3-3240T |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1241 | 1559 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1254 | 2071 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 403 | 537 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 622 | 1155 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 327 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1142 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2537 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 327 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1142 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2537 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD A4-5300B | Intel Core i3-3240T | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Trinity | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | October 2012 | September 2012 |
| Place in performance rating | 2209 | 2188 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Processor Number | i3-3240T | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Die size | 246 mm | 94 mm |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 70 °C | 65 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Transistor count | 1178 million | |
| Base frequency | 2.90 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | |
| Maximum core temperature | 65.0°C | |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 1333/1600 |
| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FM2 | FCLGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | 2011A | |
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x152 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||