AMD A8-3850 vs AMD FX-4100

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

AMD A8-3850 or AMD A8-3850 – 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 A8-3850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3850, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The AMD FX-4100 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 FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
AMD A8-3000 Group AMD FX-4100/4200
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-3850 Name AMD FX-4100
AMD A Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-3850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3850 is 2.9 GHz
The AMD FX-4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.8 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-3850 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3850 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6550D, 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 FX-4100 does not have integrated graphics.
400 Shaders --
Q2/2011 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
11 Direct X --
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
5 Execution units --
0.6 GHz GPU frequency --
3 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
AMD Radeon HD 6550D GPU name
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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 95 W watts.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-3850 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 FX-4100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2011 Release date Q4/2011
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design --
85 $ Release price 90 $
Llano (K10) Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
FM1 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
5511
5511
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
5360
5360

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
4051
4051
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
3555
3555

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1862
1862
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1512
1512

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1776.4
1776.4

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1159
1159

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
469
469
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
363
363

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
3.5
3.5
AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3.0
3.0

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
0.9
0.9
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
0.9
0.9