A8-3550MX vs i3-2310M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2310M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.77
A8-3550MX
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.06
+37.7%

A8-3550MX outperforms Core i3-2310M by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26472431
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD A-Series
Power efficiency2.082.23
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)20 December 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache128 KB128K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size149 mm2228 mm2
Maximum core temperature85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)no data
Number of transistors624 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988FS1
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6620G
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000AMD Radeon HD 6620G (444 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2310M 0.77
A8-3550MX 1.06
+37.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2310M 1222
A8-3550MX 1687
+38.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.77 1.06
Integrated graphics card 0.66 0.88
Recency 1 February 2011 20 December 2011
Physical cores 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

i3-2310M has 28.6% lower power consumption.

A8-3550MX, on the other hand, has a 37.7% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 months, and 100% more physical cores.

The A8-3550MX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2310M in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2310M and A8-3550MX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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