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.
Intel Atom Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C2530 Name AMD A8-3530MX
Intel Atom C2000 Group AMD A6-3000M
3 Generation 1
 
 

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.
4x Cores 4x
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q2/2011
-- Execution units 5
-- Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 400
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
-- GPU frequency 0.44 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

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.
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333 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 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.
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2011
BGA 1283 Socket FS1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Avoton Architecture Llano (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
55 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 32 nm