Core i3-3110M vs A10-4655M

The Core i3-3110M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-4655M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4655M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-3110M versus 2.8 GHz on the A10-4655M — a 15.4% clock advantage for the A10-4655M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-3110M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-4655M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3110M scores 1,656 against the A10-4655M's 1,654 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-3110M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3110M vs 0 kB on the A10-4655M.

The Core i3-3110M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-4655M uses FP2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-3110M versus 1333 on the A10-4655M — the A10-4655M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-3110M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM75,HM76,HM77,QM77 (Core i3-3110M) and FP2 (A10-4655M).

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i3-3110M) vs true (A10-4655M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3110M) and Radeon HD 7620G (A10-4655M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3110M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-3110M rivals AMD A8-4500M; A10-4655M rivals Core i3-4010U.