Intel Atom D2550 vs AMD Sempron 3850

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Intel Atom D2550 or Intel Atom D2550 – 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 D2550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
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.
Intel Atom Family AMD Sempron
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom D2550 Name AMD Sempron 3850
Intel Atom D2000 Group AMD Sempron 2000/3000
1 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom D2550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2550 is 1.86 GHz
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
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.86 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom D2550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2550 uses the Intel GMA 3650, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2013
4 Execution units 2
10.1 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 128
Intel GMA 3650 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8280
0.64 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 5
65 nm Technology 28 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.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
No AVC Decode
No h264 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 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 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
4.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
8.6 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 25 W watts.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom D2550 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 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Sempron 3850 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2012 Release date Q2/2014
BGA 559 Socket AM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
1.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cedarview Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
None Virtualization AMD-V
38 $ Release price 30 $
SSE3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 28 nm