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AMD A8-3520M or AMD A8-3520M – 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 A8-3520M 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. The Intel Xeon E7-4850 v2 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series. To use the Intel Xeon E7-4850 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket. |
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1 | Generation | 4 |
AMD A | Family | Intel Xeon E7 |
AMD A6-3000M | Group | Intel Xeon E7 v2 |
AMD A8-3520M | Name | Intel Xeon E7-4850 v2 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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. The Intel Xeon E7-4850 v2 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4850 v2 is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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4 | CPU Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
2.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 2.8 GHz |
1.6 GHz | Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
4x | Cores | 12x |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Overclocking | No |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
2.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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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 and 5 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon E7-4850 v2 does not have integrated graphics. |
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3 | Generation | -- |
Q2/2011 | Release date | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
5 | Execution units | -- |
400 | Shaders | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
0.44 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
32 nm | Technology | -- |
AMD Radeon HD 6620G | GPU name | |
1.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
11 | Direct X | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
Decode | h264 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Decode | AVC | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | VP8 | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 | Memory channels | 4 |
0 bytes | Max. Memory | 1.5 TB |
DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR3-1600 |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
-- | Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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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 105 W watts. |
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35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The AMD A8-3520M 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 Xeon E7-4850 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache. |
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Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
Llano (K10) | Architecture | Ivy Bridge EX |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- | Chip design | Monolithic |
4.0 MB | L3-Cache | 24.0 MB |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
FS1 | Socket | LGA 2011 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
-- | Release price | 2100 $ |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |