A6-9220C vs i3-3227U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3227U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.81
+22.7%
A6-9220C
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
0.66

Core i3-3227U outperforms A6-9220C by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3227U and A6-9220C processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25872737
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency4.5110.41
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date8 January 2013 (11 years ago)7 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-3227U and A6-9220C 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed1.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed1.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data18
L1 cache64K (per core)160 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm28 nm
Die size118 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3227U and A6-9220C 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
SocketFCBGA1023FT4
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3227U and A6-9220C. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXVirtualization,
AES-NI-+
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 i3-3227U and A6-9220C 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 i3-3227U and A6-9220C 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 i3-3227U and A6-9220C. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s14.936 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)
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 i3-3227U and A6-9220C 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 i3-3227U and A6-9220C.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i3-3227U 0.81
+22.7%
A6-9220C 0.66

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.

i3-3227U 1292
+22.7%
A6-9220C 1053

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 0.66
Integrated graphics card 1.18 1.48
Recency 8 January 2013 7 January 2019
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 6 Watt

i3-3227U has a 22.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

A6-9220C, on the other hand, has 25.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, and 183.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3227U is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9220C in performance tests.


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