AMD A8-3870K vs AMD RX-418GD

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AMD A8-3870K or AMD A8-3870K – 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 A8-3870K 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 A8-3870K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The AMD RX-418GD features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-418GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
1 Generation 1
AMD A Family AMD R
AMD A8-3000 Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
AMD A8-3870K Name AMD RX-418GD
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-3870K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3870K is 3.1 GHz
The AMD RX-418GD has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-418GD is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
None None 3.2 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-3870K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3870K 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 RX-418GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-418GD uses the AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
3 Generation 3
Q2/2011 Release date 2015
-- Max. displays --
5 Execution units 6
400 Shaders 384
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
32 nm Technology 28 nm
AMD Radeon HD 6550D GPU name AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon)
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11 Direct X 12
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 35 W watts.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-3870K 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 RX-418GD is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2015
Llano (K10) Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
-- Chip design --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
32 nm Technology 28 nm
FM1 Socket FP4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number RE418GAAY43KA
80 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB