AMD A4-3320M vs AMD FX-4320

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AMD A4-3320M or AMD A4-3320M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A4-3320M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3320M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The AMD FX-4320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4320, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
AMD A Family AMD FX
1 Generation 2
AMD A4-3320M Name AMD FX-4320
AMD A4-3000M Group AMD FX-4300
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-3320M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3320M is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The AMD FX-4320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4320 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2.0 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-3320M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3320M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6480G, which has 240 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-4320 does not have integrated graphics.
3 Generation --
AMD Radeon HD 6480G GPU name
11 Direct X --
Q2/2011 Release date --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
240 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
3 Execution units --
32 nm Technology --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.44 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No AV1 --
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode h264 --
Decode AVC --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

-- Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1866
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-3320M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-4320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Chip design --
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
FS1 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Llano (K10) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
-- Part Number --
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2012
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