AMD A6-3650 vs AMD A8-3520M

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD A6-3650 or AMD A6-3650 – 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 A6-3650 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3650, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The AMD A8-3520M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3520M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
AMD A6-3000 Group AMD A6-3000M
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD A6-3650 Name AMD A8-3520M
AMD A Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-3650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3650 is 2.6 GHz
The AMD A8-3520M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3520M is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-3650 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3650 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3520M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3520M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
320 Shaders 400
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2011
32 nm Technology 32 nm
11 Direct X 11
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
5 Execution units 5
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
3 Generation 3
-- GPU (Turbo) --
AMD Radeon HD 6530D GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode AVC Decode
Decode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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 35 W watts.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-3650 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3520M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2011 Release date Q4/2011
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design --
47 $ Release price --
Llano (K10) Architecture Llano (K10)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
FM1 Socket FS1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
5054
5054
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
3390
3390

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3228
3228
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
2281
2281

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1446
1446
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1115
1115

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1134
1134
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
799
799

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
337
337
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
277
277

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3.1
3.1
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
2.0
2.0

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
0.8
0.8
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
0.5
0.5