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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 Intel Xeon Gold 6222 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6222, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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AMD A | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
1 | Generation | 2 |
AMD A8-3850 | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 6222 |
AMD A8-3000 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Intel Xeon Gold 6222 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6222 is 1.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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Yes | Overclocking | No |
2.9 GHz | Frequency | 1.8 GHz |
None | None | 3.6 GHz |
4x | Cores | 20x |
4 | Threads | 40 |
4 | CPU Cores | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Intel Xeon Gold 6222 does not have integrated graphics. |
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5 | Execution units | -- |
3 | Generation | -- |
11 | Direct X | -- |
400 | Shaders | -- |
1.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
0.6 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
32 nm | Technology | -- |
Q2/2011 | Release date | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
AMD Radeon HD 6550D | GPU name | |
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 | AVC | -- |
No | VP8 | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Decode | h264 | -- |
No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | VP9 | -- |
Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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0 bytes | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
No | ECC | Yes |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
2 | Memory channels | 6 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
-- | Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
DDR3-1600 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
Thermal Management |
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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 115 W watts. |
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-- | Tjunction max | -- |
100 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 115 W |
Technical details |
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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 Intel Xeon Gold 6222 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 27.5 MB cache. |
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4.0 MB | L3-Cache | 27.5 MB |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
85 $ | Release price | -- |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q3/2011 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Llano (K10) | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
FM1 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
-- | Chip design | Monolithic |