Intel Core i3-3240 vs AMD A4-6320


Intel Core i3-3240		AMD A4-6320
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-3240 and the AMD A4-6320 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the Intel Core i3-3240 2 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the AMD A4-6320 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014.

Intel Core i3 (205)	Family	AMD A (112)
Intel Core i 3000 (31)	CPU group	AMD A4-6000 (3)
3	Generation	3
Ivy Bridge S	Architecture	Richland (Piledriver)
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i3-3240 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-6320 clocks with 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i3-3240	Characteristic	AMD A4-6320
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	2
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	No
No	Overclocking ?	Yes
3.40 GHz	Frequency	3.80 GHz
--	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.00 GHz
--	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	4.00 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i3-3240	Characteristic	AMD A4-6320
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

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.
Intel HD Graphics 2500	GPU	AMD Radeon HD 8370D
0.65 GHz	GPU frequency	0.76 GHz
1.05 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	--
7	GPU Generation	5
22 nm	Technology	32 nm
3	Max. displays	2
6	Compute units	2
48	Shader	128
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
2 GB	Max. GPU Memory	2 GB
11.0	DirectX Version	11.2

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 2500	GPU	AMD Radeon HD 8370D
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe Up to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-3240, while the AMD A4-6320 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i3-3240	Characteristic	AMD A4-6320
DDR3-1600	Memory	DDR3-1866
32 GB	Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	29.9 GB/s
No	ECC	No
--	L2 Cache	--
3.00 MB	L3 Cache	1.00 MB
2.0	PCIe version	--
16	PCIe lanes	--
8.0 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	--
Thermal Management The Intel Core i3-3240 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the AMD A4-6320 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i3-3240	Characteristic	AMD A4-6320
55 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	65 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The Intel Core i3-3240 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A4-6320 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core i3-3240	Characteristic	AMD A4-6320
22 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	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
LGA 1155	Socket	FM2
VT-x, VT-x EPT	Virtualization	AMD-V
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2012	Release date	Q1/2014
117 $	Release price	45 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3240 (0%)

AMD A4-6320 (0%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-3240 (92%)

AMD A4-6320 (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 i3-3240 Intel HD Graphics 2500 @ 1.05 GHz	101 (52%)
	AMD A4-6320 AMD Radeon HD 8370D @ 0.76 GHz	195 (100%)

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 i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	2322 (92%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	2512 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	586 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1240 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

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 i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	672 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

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 i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1483 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-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 i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	286 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

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 i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	835 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz	0 (0%)

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 i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	119 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

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 i3-3240 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	306 (100%)
	AMD A4-6320 2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)


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Intel Core i3-3240 vs AMD A4-6320

CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

NPU AI performance

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Hardware codec support

Memory & PCIe

Thermal Management

Technical details