Intel Core i3-5010U vs AMD E-240

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Performance
Core i3-5010U1,016% better
3,0028% of 36,991
E-240
2691% of 36,991

The Core i3-5010U has 1,016% better performance than the E-240 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-5010U
10.689% of 121.53
E-240
No data available

The Core i3-5010U has 9% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i3-5010U CPU

The Intel Core i3-5010U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $281. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i3-5010U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-5010U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-5010U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-5010U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-5010U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i3-5010U has the 524th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,002 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.68. This is the 190th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD E-240 CPU

The AMD E-240 is an end-of-life 1-core (1-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2011. It is part of AMD's E lineup, which is based on the Zacate microarchitecture. The E-240 is compatible with AMD Socket FT1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 40 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 6310 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The E-240 supports DDR3 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the E-240 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The E-240 is a single-core and single-threaded CPU, making it not capable of processing multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1500.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The E-240 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 6310. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The E-240 has the 721st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 0.73% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i3-5010UE-240
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i3E
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q1 2011
Launch Price (MSRP)$281--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i3-5010U1,016% better
3,0028% of 36,991
E-240
2691% of 36,991

The Core i3-5010U has 1,016% better performance than the E-240 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i3-5010U is ranked 524th with a score of 3,002, and the E-240 is ranked 721st with a score of 269.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-5010U
10.689% of 121.53
E-240
No data available

The Core i3-5010U has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i3-5010U's 10.68 performance per dollar ranks it 190th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-5010U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5+5%
Core i5-L16G73,015+0%
Core i3-5010U3,002
Core i3-5015U2,715-10%
Core i3-5005U2,711-10%
C-70517-83%
C-50374-88%
E-240269-91%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-5010U orE-240
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-5250U11.39+7%
Core i5-5350U11.04+3%
Core i5-5300U10.92+2%
Core i7-720QM10.81+1%
Core i5-L16G710.73+0%
Core i3-5010U10.68
Core i7-5557U10.38-3%
Core i7-5500U10.2-5%
Core i3-5015U9.87-8%
Core i3-5005U9.86-8%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i3-5010UE-240
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,002
(+1,015.99%)
269
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,199
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
218
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,321
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
649
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,192
(+1,024.1%)
195
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,232
(+205.71%)
403
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i3-5010UE-240
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size14 nm40 nm
Transistors1,300 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i3-5010UE-240
SeriesCore i3E
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-UZacate
CodenameBroadwell-UZacate
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelSingle-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-5010UE-240
Cores21
Threads41
Clock Speed2.1 GHz1500.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x15.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-5010UE-240
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache3 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i3-5010UE-240
SocketIntel BGA 1168AMD Socket FT1
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W18 W
Tcase Max105 °C--
TJ Max105 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i3-5010UE-240
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 5500Radeon HD 6310
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTTMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4a, AMD64, AMD-V

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.