AMD C-30 | Intel Core i3-3240 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD C-30 and the Intel Core i3-3240 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD C-30 1 core processor released in Q1/2011 with the Intel Core i3-3240 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2012. |
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AMD C (6) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD C (6) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000 (31) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Ontario (Bobcat) | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD C-30 is a 1 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz. The processor can compute 1 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-3240 clocks with 3.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD C-30 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
1 | Cores | 2 |
1 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6250 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
0.28 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | 7 |
40 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
1 | Compute units | 6 |
80 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6250 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD C-30, while the Intel Core i3-3240 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD C-30 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | 32 GB | |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
8.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
1.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD C-30 has a TDP of 9 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-3240 is 55 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD C-30 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
9 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD C-30 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 40 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-3240 is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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AMD C-30 | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-3240 |
40 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
BGA 413 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
-- | Release price | 117 $ |
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AMD C-30
AMD Radeon HD 6250 @ 0.28 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD C-30
1C 1T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD C-30 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
Unknown | Unknown |