Intel Core i5-3210M | AMD Phenom II X4 B97 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-3210M and the AMD Phenom II X4 B97 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-3210M 2 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the AMD Phenom II X4 B97 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2010. |
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Intel Core i5 (334) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Deneb (K10) |
Notebook | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-4210M | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-3210M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Phenom II X4 B97 clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-3210M | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 B97 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.10 GHz | 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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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
16 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | 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 |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-3210M, while the AMD Phenom II X4 B97 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-3210M | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 B97 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-3210M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the AMD Phenom II X4 B97 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-3210M | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 B97 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-3210M has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD Phenom II X4 B97 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-3210M | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X4 B97 |
22 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
BGA 1023 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q2/2010 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X4 B97
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-3210M | AMD Phenom II X4 B97 |
Unknown | Unknown |