AMD A8-3530MX vs Intel Core i3-4030U

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AMD A8-3530MX or AMD A8-3530MX – 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 A8-3530MX 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 A8-3530MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4030U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A8-3530MX Name Intel Core i3-4030U
AMD A6-3000M Group Intel Core i 4000U
1 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-3530MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3530MX is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4030U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030U is 1.9 GHz
4x Cores 2x
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-3530MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3530MX 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 Core i3-4030U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2013
5 Execution units 20
11 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
400 Shaders 160
AMD Radeon HD 6620G GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
3 Generation 7.5
32 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-3530MX 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 Core i3-4030U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2014
FS1 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Llano (K10) Architecture Haswell U
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 22 nm