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AMD A8-3550MX or AMD A8-3550MX – 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 A8-3550MX 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 A8-3550MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318N features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5318N, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket. |
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1 | Generation | 3 |
AMD A | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
AMD A6-3000M | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 |
AMD A8-3550MX | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 5318N |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD A8-3550MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3550MX is 2.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318N has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318N is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 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 | 24 |
4 | Threads | 48 |
2.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.4 GHz |
2.0 GHz | Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
4x | Cores | 24x |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Overclocking | No |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
2.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD A8-3550MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3550MX 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 Gold 5318N 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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 170.8 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 | 8 |
0 bytes | Max. Memory | 6.0 TB |
DDR3-1600 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
-- | Bandwidth | 170.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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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 150 W watts. |
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45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 150 W |
-- | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The AMD A8-3550MX 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 Gold 5318N is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache. |
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Q4/2011 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
Llano (K10) | Architecture | Ice Lake |
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 | 36.0 MB |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
FS1 | Socket | LGA 4189 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
-- | Release price | 1375 $ |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |