Intel Core i3-8121U | AMD A4-6300 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-8121U and the AMD A4-6300 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-8121U 2 core processor released in Q2/2018 with the AMD A4-6300 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 8000U (CL) (1) | CPU group | AMD A4-6000 (3) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
Cannon Lake U | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-8121U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-6300 clocks with 3.70 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | AMD A4-6300 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.90 GHz |
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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8370D |
GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8370D |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-8121U, while the AMD A4-6300 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | AMD A4-6300 |
LPDDR4-2400, DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-8121U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD A4-6300 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | AMD A4-6300 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-8121U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD A4-6300 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | Characteristic | AMD A4-6300 |
10 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1356 | Socket | FM2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | 45 $ |
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Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
AMD Radeon HD 8370D @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i3-8121U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD A4-6300
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-8121U | AMD A4-6300 |
Unknown | Unknown |