Core 2 Solo SL3400 vs A4-3300
Primary details
Comparing A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2798 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 0.86 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Llano (2011−2012) | no data |
| Release date | 7 September 2011 (13 years ago) | 1 January 2009 (15 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | 2.5 GHz | 1.86 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.5 GHz | no data |
| Bus rate | no data | 1066 MHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | no data |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | no data |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 45 nm |
| Die size | 228 mm2 | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,178 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| VID voltage range | no data | 1.05V-1.15V |
Compatibility
Information on A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | FM1 | BGA956 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
Security technologies
A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Radeon HD 6410D | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 7 September 2011 | 1 January 2009 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 1 |
| Threads | 2 | 1 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 45 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 17 Watt |
A4-3300 has an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.
Core 2 Solo SL3400, on the other hand, has 282.4% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that A4-3300 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Solo SL3400 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between A4-3300 and Core 2 Solo SL3400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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