i3-1215U (IPU) vs Athlon 64 3400+

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Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3231not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency0.21no data
Architecture codenameClawhammer (2001−2005)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release dateJanuary 2001 (23 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU) 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 cores1 (Single-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads18
Base clock speedno data1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512K1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography130 nm10 nm
Die size193 mm2no data
Number of transistors105 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU) 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 configuration11
Socket754Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU) are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU).

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 1 6
Threads 1 8
Chip lithography 130 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1215U (IPU) has 500% more physical cores and 700% more threads, a 1200% more advanced lithography process, and 493.3% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Athlon 64 3400+ and Core i3-1215U (IPU). We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Athlon 64 3400+ is a desktop processor while Core i3-1215U (IPU) is a notebook one.


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