Intel Core i3-4150 vs AMD A8-3500M

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Intel Core i3-4150 or Intel Core i3-4150 – 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 Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD A8-3500M 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 A8-3500M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A6-3000M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-4150 Name AMD A8-3500M
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
The AMD A8-3500M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3500M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3500M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3500M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
11.1 Direct X 11
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
22 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 400
20 Execution units 5
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2011
7.5 Generation 3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP9 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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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.
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4150 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3500M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Haswell S Architecture Llano (K10)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
LGA 1150 Socket FS1
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 32 nm
117 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V