Intel Core i3-2340UE vs AMD FX-8320E

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Intel Core i3-2340UE CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8320E
Intel Core i3-2340UE AMD FX-8320E

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-2340UE and the AMD FX-8320E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-2340UE 2 core processor released in Q2/2011 with the AMD FX-8320E which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014.
Intel Core i3 (202) Family AMD FX (30)
Intel Core i 2000U (2) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
2 Generation 2
Sandy Bridge U Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2340UE is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8320E clocks with 3.20 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD FX-8320E
2 Cores 8
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.30 GHz Frequency 3.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.60 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD FX-8320E
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU no iGPU
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
0.80 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
6 GPU Generation --
32 nm Technology
2 Max. displays
12 Compute units --
96 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory --
10.1 DirectX Version --

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.

Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC No
Decode Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-2340UE, while the AMD FX-8320E supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD FX-8320E
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1866
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth --
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
3.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version --
16 PCIe lanes --
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-2340UE has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8320E is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD FX-8320E
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2340UE has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8320E is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core i3-2340UE Characteristic AMD FX-8320E
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
BGA 1023 Socket AM3+
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2014
-- Release price 125 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
500 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
2269 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
188 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
999 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 0.80 GHz
154 (100%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7960 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
1235 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
91 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-2340UE Intel Core i3-2340UE
2C 4T @ 1.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
584 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i3-2340UE AMD FX-8320E
Unknown Unknown

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