Intel Atom C2530 vs AMD A8-3530MX

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Intel Atom C2530 or Intel Atom C2530 – 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 Intel Atom C2530 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2530, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The AMD A8-3530MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3530MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
3 Generation 1
Intel Atom Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C2530 Name AMD A8-3530MX
Intel Atom C2000 Group AMD A6-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2530 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2530 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The AMD A8-3530MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3530MX is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C2530 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A8-3530MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3530MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, 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.
-- Execution units 5
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
-- Shaders 400
-- Generation 3
-- Release date Q2/2011
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C2530 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3530MX 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
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
22 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
55 $ Release price --
BGA 1283 Socket FS1
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2011
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Avoton Architecture Llano (K10)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes