AMD Sempron 3850 vs AMD Sempron 2650

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AMD Sempron 3850 or AMD Sempron 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 Sempron 3850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Sempron series.
To use the AMD Sempron 3850, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
The AMD Sempron 2650 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD Sempron 2650, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
AMD Sempron Family AMD Sempron
AMD Sempron 3850 Name AMD Sempron 2650
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 1
AMD Sempron 2000/3000 Group AMD Sempron 2000/3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Sempron 3850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Sempron 3850 is 1.3 GHz
The AMD Sempron 2650 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Sempron 2650 is 1.45 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 2
1.3 GHz Frequency 1.45 GHz
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Sempron 3850 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Sempron 3850 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8280, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Sempron 2650 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Sempron 2650 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8240, which has 128 texture shaders
-- Max. displays --
AMD Radeon HD 8280 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8240
128 Shaders 128
11.1 Direct X 11.1
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
5 Generation 5
2 Execution units 2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
28 nm Technology 28 nm
0.45 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 10.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1333
1 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 10.7 GB/s
8.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
90 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Sempron 3850 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Sempron 2650 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
AM1 Socket AM1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
30 $ Release price 26 $
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
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2.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
28 nm Technology 28 nm
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V