AMD FX-4350 vs AMD A8-3850

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AMD FX-4350 or AMD FX-4350 – 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 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.
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.
AMD FX Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-4350 Name AMD A8-3850
AMD FX-4300 Group AMD A8-3000
2 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
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
4x Cores 4x
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4350 does not have integrated 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q2/2011
-- Execution units 5
-- Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 400
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6550D
-- GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Generation 3
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 100 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4350 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3850 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2011
AM3+ Socket FM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Llano (K10)
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
100 $ Release price 85 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Chip design --
32 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-4350
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
6820
6820
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
5511
5511

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-4350
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
5276
5276
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
3555
3555

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-4350
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
2321
2321
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1512
1512

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-4350
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1598
1598
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1159
1159

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-4350
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
574
574
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
363
363

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

AMD FX-4350
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
3.6
3.6
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
3.5
3.5

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

AMD FX-4350
4C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD A8-3850
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
0.9
0.9