AMD A8-7650K vs AMD FX-4350

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AMD A8-7650K or AMD A8-7650K – 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 A8-7650K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7650K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
The AMD FX-4350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
AMD A Family AMD FX
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-7650K Name AMD FX-4350
AMD A8-7000 Group AMD FX-4300
4 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-7650K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7650K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD FX-4350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4350 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-7650K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7650K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-4350 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2015 Release date --
6 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders --
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) GPU name
0.72 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Generation --
28 nm Technology --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 125 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-7650K is manufactured using a 28 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-4350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2013
FM2+ Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Kaveri (Steamroller) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
95 $ Release price 100 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
28 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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