AMD A10-9700E vs Intel Core i3-4360T Comparison

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-4360T scores 963 on average, while the AMD A10-9700E scores 951. That places the Intel part at the 26th percentile of all CPUs and the AMD part at the 25th percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i3-4360T scores 2799, which is 1.3% ahead of the AMD A10-9700E's 2762. The same 1.3% margin appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core, with 1175 versus 1160.

Q: Do the core counts tell the full performance story?

A: No. The AMD A10-9700E has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i3-4360T has only 2 cores but 4 threads. Despite having half the physical cores, the Intel chip wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, suggesting its architecture extracts more work per core.

Q: What about single-core performance?

A: The Intel part leads by 1.2% in Cinebench R20 single-core (165 versus 163) and by 1.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core (395 versus 390). The margins are consistent and narrow.

Q: Are both processors still in active production?

A: Yes, the database lists both the Intel Core i3-4360T and the AMD A10-9700E as having Active production status.

Q: Which processor has a boost clock?

A: The AMD A10-9700E has a boost clock of 3.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-4360T has no boost clock and runs at a fixed base clock of 3.20 GHz.

# Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i3-4360T is built on the Haswell architecture using a 22 nm process at Intel's foundry. It packs 1,400 million transistors into a 177 mm² die. The AMD A10-9700E uses the Excavator architecture under the Bristol Ridge codename, manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 28 nm process. Its die is larger at 250 mm² and holds 3,100 million transistors. The process node gap is significant: 22 nm versus 28 nm, which helps explain why Intel achieves similar performance with fewer cores and less silicon area.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 cache. The AMD part offers 320 KB of total L1 and 2 MB of L2, with no L3 cache at all. The absence of L3 on the AMD side is a notable architectural disadvantage, as it must rely entirely on its L2 for cached data.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel Core i3-4360T supports DDR3 memory in dual-channel mode, while the AMD A10-9700E supports DDR4 with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Intel platform uses Socket 1150; the AMD part uses Socket AM4. Both support PCIe Gen 3, though the AMD processor exposes 8 lanes from the CPU only, whereas the Intel listing does not specify lane counts.

Integrated graphics also differ. Intel pairs the Core i3-4360T with HD 4600 graphics, while AMD includes Radeon R7 graphics. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

# The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data paints a clear picture: the Intel Core i3-4360T wins every single head-to-head test against the AMD A10-9700E. The margins range from 1.2% to 1.4%, so this is not a dominant victory, but it is a consistent one across five separate Cinebench workloads. The Intel chip achieves this with only 2 physical cores and 4 threads, while the AMD chip has 4 cores and 4 threads. That makes the Intel result more impressive from an efficiency standpoint.

For a user choosing between these two, the Intel Core i3-4360T is the safer pick for CPU-bound workloads, given its uniform lead in the database's measurements. The AMD A10-9700E, however, offers a larger die, more transistors, and a boost clock, which may appeal in scenarios where those characteristics matter, such as integrated graphics or memory bandwidth. The AMD part's 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth is a real specification advantage, but the benchmark results do not translate that into a Cinebench win.

The percentile rankings reinforce the closeness: Intel sits at the 26th percentile of all CPUs, AMD at the 25th. The average scores differ by only 12 points out of 963. Neither chip is a performance leader, but the Intel part edges ahead in every recorded test.

# Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-4360T | AMD A10-9700E |

|----------------|---------------------|----------------|

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | None | 3.50 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Excavator |

| Codename | Haswell | Bristol Ridge |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 28 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | 3,100 million |

| Die Size | 177 mm² | 250 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 320 KB |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2 MB |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | None |

| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 | Radeon R7 |

| Release Date | 2014-07-20 | 2017-07-26 |

| Part Number | Not listed | AD9700AHM44AB |

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-4360T wins all five recorded head-to-head comparisons. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where Intel scores 282 against AMD's 278, a 1.4% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows Intel ahead by 1.3% with 1175 versus 1160. Single-core tests follow the same pattern: R20 single-core gives Intel 165 against 163, a 1.2% edge, and R23 single-core gives 395 versus 390, a 1.3% margin. The R23 multi-core result is 2799 for Intel and 2762 for AMD, again a 1.3% difference.

These margins are small but consistent. The Intel chip does not blow out the AMD part in any test, yet it never loses one either. The data suggests a stable performance advantage across different Cinebench versions, which is notable given that the AMD processor has twice the physical core count and a higher boost clock. The Intel part's higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 3.00 GHz, combined with its newer 22 nm process and L3 cache, likely contributes to the consistent wins.

The average benchmark scores align with the head-to-head results. Intel averages 963, and AMD averages 951. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Pentium Gold G5500T at 963 with a 0% delta, the A8-9600 at 962 with a 0.1% delta, and the Celeron N5100 at 966 with a -0.4% delta. For AMD, the nearest rivals include the Core i7-5500U at 953 with a -0.2% delta, the Xeon W3570 at 955 with a -0.4% delta, and the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U at 947 with a 0.4% delta. Both chips sit in a crowded performance band where small score differences define the ordering.

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-4360T wins everywhere in the recorded benchmarks. It takes all five head-to-head tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. Users who prioritize CPU rendering performance in Cinebench should choose the Intel part without hesitation. Its 4 MB shared L3 cache and 22 nm process give it an architectural edge that shows up in every measured workload.

The AMD A10-9700E does not win any recorded benchmark, but it has specification-based advantages that may matter outside of Cinebench. It offers 4 physical cores, which could help in multithreaded tasks not captured by these specific tests. Its DDR4 memory support with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth is a clear upgrade over the Intel part's DDR3 support, which lists no bandwidth figure. The AMD chip also has a boost clock reaching 3.50 GHz, providing headroom beyond its 3.00 GHz base. Its Radeon R7 integrated graphics may outperform the Intel HD 4600 in graphics workloads, though no benchmark data in the database confirms this.

The Intel part's advantage is purely in CPU compute as measured by Cinebench. The AMD part's advantages are in platform features: newer memory standard, higher peak clock speed, and more physical cores. For a user building on Socket AM4 with DDR4, the AMD A10-9700E offers a more modern platform despite losing every recorded CPU benchmark. For a user on Socket 1150 with DDR3, the Intel Core i3-4360T is the better performer in the database's tests.

Neither chip dominates the other across all dimensions. The data shows Intel winning the compute tests by narrow margins, while AMD offers newer memory technology and a larger physical core count. The choice depends on whether CPU benchmark wins or platform features matter more for the intended use case.