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

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
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 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.
-- Generation 3
-- Release date Q2/2011
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 5
-- Shaders 400
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6550D
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Direct X 11
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2011
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Llano (K10)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
-- Chip design --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3+ Socket FM1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
100 $ Release price 85 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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