CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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 Intel Pentium 987 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Pentium series. To use the Intel Pentium 987, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
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AMD A |
Family |
Intel Pentium |
AMD A8-3500M |
Name |
Intel Pentium 987 |
Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
1 |
Generation |
3 |
AMD A6-3000M |
Group |
Intel Pentium 900 |
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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 Intel Pentium 987 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 987 is 1.5 GHz
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2.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
4 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
2.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
4 |
Threads |
2 |
1.5 GHz |
Frequency |
1.5 GHz |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
4x |
Cores |
2x |
No |
Hyperthreading |
No |
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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 Intel Pentium 987 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Pentium 987 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders and 6 execution units.
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Max. displays |
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AMD Radeon HD 6620G |
GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
400 |
Shaders |
48 |
11 |
Direct X |
10.1 |
Q2/2011 |
Release date |
Q2/2011 |
3 |
Generation |
6 |
5 |
Execution units |
6 |
1.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
32 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
0.44 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.0 GHz |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI hardware |
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AI specifications |
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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.
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No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
No |
No |
VP9 |
No |
No |
VP8 |
No |
Decode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
No |
Decode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
No |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
No |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
No |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Bandwidth |
21.3 GB/s |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
16.0 GB |
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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 17 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
35 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
17 W |
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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 Intel Pentium 987 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
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FS1 |
Socket |
BGA 1023 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
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Release price |
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Q2/2011 |
Release date |
Q3/2012 |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
Llano (K10) |
Architecture |
Sandy Bridge U |
4.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
2.0 MB |
SSE3, SSE4a |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
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Part Number |
-- |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
32 nm |
Technology |
32 nm |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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