Intel Celeron 1007U vs AMD A8-3520M

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Intel Celeron 1007U or Intel Celeron 1007U – 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 Celeron 1007U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 1007U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD A8-3520M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3520M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 1007U Name AMD A8-3520M
Intel Celeron 1000 Group AMD A6-3000M
3 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 1007U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 1007U is 1.5 GHz
The AMD A8-3520M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3520M is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
None None 2.5 GHz
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 1007U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 1007U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3520M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3520M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2011
6 Execution units 5
11.0 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders 400
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7 Generation 3
22 nm 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.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 35 W watts.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 1007U 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 A8-3520M 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
Q1/2013 Release date Q4/2011
BGA 1023 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 --
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Llano (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
3390
3390
Intel Celeron 1007U
2C 2T @ 1.5 GHz
2002
2002

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron 1007U
2C 2T @ 1.5 GHz
1228
1228
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1115
1115

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
799
799
Intel Celeron 1007U
2C 2T @ 1.5 GHz
565
565

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron 1007U
2C 2T @ 1.5 GHz
302
302
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
277
277