AMD A4-3305M vs Intel Core i3-2350M (PGA)

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AMD A4-3305M advantages

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The microprocessor supports 3DNow! instructions. The 3DNow! technology allows the processor to execute certain floating-point operations faster, and thus improve performance in games and software, that support the instructions. These instruction are obsolete now, and only some old games and software used them.

Intel Core i3-2350M (PGA) advantages

One of the distinctive features of the Intel Core i3-2350M is Hyper-Threading technology. This feature allows each CPU core to process two threads at once.
Base frequency of the microprocessor is higher than the frequency of the A4-3305M processor.
The i3-2350M incorporates SSSE3, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 instructions.
The Core i3-2350M supports AVX instructions, that were introduced in modern CPUs not too far ago. These extensions are not widely used by applications yet, however their support should improve in future programs.

A4-3305M vs i3-2350M specifications comparison

The charts below compare the most important characteristics of the Core i3-2350M and AMD A4-3305M CPUs. These features, along with an IPC (instructions per cycle) number, determine how well a CPU performs. The "Number of cores / threads" graph displays the number of cores (darker area). Lighter area on the graph represents the number of additional threads, provided by Hyper-Threading technology. The "Operating frequency" chart uses dark color to represent base frequency, whereas lighter area is for extra frequency, provided by Turbo feature. Darker area on the "On-chip cache" graph is for the On-chip L2 cache. Lighter area is for the L3 cache cache. Although the L3 cache cache is usually larger than the On-chip L2 cache, it is always slower.

The number of cores / threads

5
4
3
2
1
0

2

4

Higher is better

Operating frequency

3
2.4
1.8
1.2
0.6
0

2.5GHz

2.3GHz

Higher is better

On-chip L2 + L3 cache

4000
3200
2400
1600
800
0

1024KB

3584KB

Higher is better

Thermal Design Power

40
32
24
16
8
0

35W

35W

Lower is better

- AMD A4-3305M - Intel Core i3-2350M (PGA)

Detailed side by side comparison of AMD A4-3305M vs Intel i3-2350M specs can be found in the "Specifications" tab.

Pros and Cons summary


A4-3305M	Core i3-2350M (PGA)
General recommendations: None	General recommendations: Supports more simultaneous threads, Has higher base frequency, Features SSE4.1 / SSE4.2 / AVX instructions
Drawbacks: Cannot execute as many threads at once, Operates at lower base frequency, Lacks some instructions	Drawbacks: None

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A4-3305M	Core i3-2350M (PGA)
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Similar processors use the same socket and architecture as A4-3305M and i3-2350M, but their performance and other characteristics are a bit different.

Where to buy

Both microprocessors are sold only as tray parts. They are not stocked by large computer stores, although they may be offered by smaller shops.

Specifications

	AMD A4-3305M	Intel Core i3-2350M (PGA)
	Basic details
Market segment	Mobile
Manufacturer	AMD	Intel
Family	AMD A4-Series for Notebooks	Intel Core i3 Mobile
Model number	A4-3305M	i3-2350M
CPU part number	AM3305DDX22GX	FF8062700995906
Introduction date	December 31, 2011	October 2, 2011

	CPU features
Core name	Llano	Sandy Bridge
Platform name	Sabine
Microarchitecture	K10	Sandy Bridge
Technology (micron)	0.032
Data width (bits)	64
Socket	Socket FS1	Socket G2
Frequency (MHz)	1900	2300
Turbo Frequency (MHz)	2500
Clock Multiplier		23
L1 cache	128 KB (code) / 128 KB (data)	64 KB (code) / 64 KB (data)
L2 cache (KB)	1024	512
L3 cache (KB)		3072
Max temperature (°C)	100	85
TDP (Watt)	35
Core voltage (V)	0.875 - 1.4125
Cores	2
Threads	2	4
Multiprocessing	1

	Instruction set extensions
3DNow!	+	-
AMD64 / EM64T 64-bit technology	+
AVX / Advanced Vector Extensions	-	+
MMX	+
SSE	+
SSE2	+
SSE3	+
SSE4.1	-	+
SSE4.2	-	+
SSSE3 / Supplemental SSE3	-	+

	Supported technologies
Hyper-Threading	-	+
PowerNow! / Enhanced SpeedStep	-	+
Turbo Core / Turbo Boost	+	-
Virtualization	+
Virus Protection / Execute Disable bit	+

	Integrated Graphics
GPU Type	Radeon HD 6480G	HD 3000
Base frequency (MHz)	593	650

	Integrated Memory Controller(s)
The number of controllers	1
Memory channels	2
Supported memory	DDR3-1333 LV DDR3-1333	DDR3-1066 DDR3-1333

Notes:

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For detailed specifications of "AMD A4-3305M" or "Intel Core i3-2350M (PGA)" parts please click on the links in the table header.

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