AMD A4-3305M vs AMD A4-3420

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AMD A4-3305M CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A4-3420
AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3420

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A4-3305M and the AMD A4-3420 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A4-3305M 2 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the AMD A4-3420 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
AMD A4-3000M (5) CPU group AMD A4-3000 (3)
1 Generation 1
Llano (K10) Architecture Llano (K10)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-3305M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz (2.50 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-3420 clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD A4-3305M Characteristic AMD A4-3420
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
1.90 GHz Frequency 2.80 GHz
2.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
2.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD A4-3305M Characteristic AMD A4-3420
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

AMD Radeon HD 6480G GPU AMD Radeon HD 6410D
0.59 GHz GPU frequency 0.60 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
3 GPU Generation 3
32 nm Technology 32 nm
2 Max. displays 2
3 Compute units 2
240 Shader 160
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
1 GB Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
11 DirectX Version 11

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.

AMD Radeon HD 6480G GPU AMD Radeon HD 6410D
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A4-3305M, while the AMD A4-3420 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

AMD A4-3305M Characteristic AMD A4-3420
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1600
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
1.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A4-3305M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the AMD A4-3420 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A4-3305M Characteristic AMD A4-3420
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A4-3305M has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD A4-3420 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD A4-3305M Characteristic AMD A4-3420
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
FS1 Socket FM1
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI No
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2011
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD A4-3305M (79%)
AMD A4-3420 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD A4-3305M (72%)
AMD A4-3420 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3305M
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
276 (79%)
AMD A4-3420 AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
348 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3305M
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
461 (74%)
AMD A4-3420 AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
621 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3305M
AMD Radeon HD 6480G @ 0.59 GHz
286 (100%)
AMD A4-3420 AMD A4-3420
AMD Radeon HD 6410D @ 0.60 GHz
192 (67%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3305M
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
1221 (69%)
AMD A4-3420 AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
1768 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3305M
2C 2T @ 1.90 GHz
184 (100%)
AMD A4-3420 AMD A4-3420
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A4-3305M AMD A4-3420
Unknown Unknown

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