Mobile Sempron SI-42 vs i3-3110M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3110M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.03
+368%
Mobile Sempron SI-42
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 25 Watt
0.22

Core i3-3110M outperforms Mobile Sempron SI-42 by a whopping 368% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-3110M i3-3110M
Mobile Sempron SI-42 Mobile Sempron SI-42

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24413192
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Mobile Sempron
Power efficiency2.790.83
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sable (2008−2009)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 September 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads41
Base clock speed2.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90C (PGA); 105C (BGA)100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988S1g2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX65 nm, 1.075 - 1.125
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 i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42 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 i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42.

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.

i3-3110M 1.03
+368%
Mobile Sempron SI-42 0.22

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i3-3110M 2988
+280%
Mobile Sempron SI-42 787

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i3-3110M 22.07
+244%
Mobile Sempron SI-42 76

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.03 0.22
Recency 1 June 2012 1 September 2009
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 4 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 25 Watt

i3-3110M has a 368.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

Mobile Sempron SI-42, on the other hand, has 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3110M is our recommended choice as it beats the Mobile Sempron SI-42 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3110M and Mobile Sempron SI-42, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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