AMD A8-3500M vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312

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AMD A8-3500M or AMD A8-3500M – 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 A8-3500M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3500M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
AMD A Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A6-3000M Group AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000
1 Generation 2
AMD A8-3500M Name AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-3500M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3500M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-3500M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3500M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 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 Ryzen Embedded R2312 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
11 Direct X 12
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2018
3 Generation 8
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
5 Execution units 3
400 Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) --
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
AMD Radeon HD 6620G GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 25 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-3500M 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 Ryzen Embedded R2312 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2022
Llano (K10) Architecture Zen+
FS1 Socket FP5
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Chip design Chiplet
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
32 nm Technology 12 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB