A4-6210 vs Core i3-3217UE

	A4-6210	Core i3-3217UE
Category	Laptop	Laptop
Target	entry-level-low-power	entry-level-low-power
Socket Compatibility	FS1	BGA1023
Integrated Graphics
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	0 %	0 %
Year	2014 Model	2012 Model
Price	219.47 USD	206.4 USD
Number of Cores	4 Cores	2 Cores
Number of Threads	4 Threads	4 Threads
Core Frequency	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Boost Frequency	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Power Consumption	15 W	17 W
Manufacturing Process	28 nm	22 nm
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	64 GB	16 GB
Price-Value Score	45.6 %	30.2 %
Speed Score	22 %	0 %
Productivity Score	25 %	0 %
Gaming Score	48 %	0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	86.2 %	83.6 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	43.1 %	41.8 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	21.5 %	20.9 %

Armed with 4 cores, the A4-6210 outmatches the Core i3-3217UE, which has 2 cores, in the multi-threaded quests of the digital realm. A base clock speed of 1.8GHz propels the A4-6210 to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The A4-6210 ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The A4-6210 sips power at just 15W, a testament to its efficiency. Boasting a 22nm manufacturing process, the Core i3-3217UE ensures cooler battles and longer quests. The A4-6210 emerges as the fresher warrior, recently forged in the tech forges.

A4-6210

Pros

• Keep your cool with low power consumption, perfect for long gaming sessions.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• At $219.47, this CPU's price tag isn't winning any loot boxes.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.
• Boost clock speed's just enough to keep up with the main quest.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.
• General gaming performance? Don't expect to play on ultra settings.

Core i3-3217UE

Pros

• Master the art of efficiency with very low power consumption at 17W.
• Embark on your quests with a CPU Cooler included, sparing you from extra expenses of $25-$90.

Cons

• Shelling out $206.4 feels like buying a legendary item at epic prices.
• Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.
• Boost clock speed's just enough to keep up with the main quest.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.