AMD A8-3500M vs AMD A4-6320

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AMD A8-3500M CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A4-6320
AMD A8-3500M AMD A4-6320

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-3500M and the AMD A4-6320 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A8-3500M 4 core processor released in Q2/2011 with the AMD A4-6320 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
AMD A6-3000M (9) CPU group AMD A4-6000 (3)
1 Generation 3
Llano (K10) Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-3500M is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz (2.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-6320 clocks with 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD A8-3500M Characteristic AMD A4-6320
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
1.50 GHz Frequency 3.80 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.00 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.00 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD A8-3500M Characteristic AMD A4-6320
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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 6620G GPU AMD Radeon HD 8370D
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
3 GPU Generation 5
32 nm Technology 32 nm
2 Max. displays 2
5 Compute units 2
400 Shader 128
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
1 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
11 DirectX Version 11.2

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 6620G GPU AMD Radeon HD 8370D
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 A8-3500M, while the AMD A4-6320 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

AMD A8-3500M Characteristic AMD A4-6320
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A8-3500M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the AMD A4-6320 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A8-3500M Characteristic AMD A4-6320
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A8-3500M has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD A4-6320 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD A8-3500M Characteristic AMD A4-6320
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
FS1 Socket FM2
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2014
-- Release price 45 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-3500M (0%)
AMD A4-6320 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-3500M (82%)
AMD A4-6320 (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 A8-3500M AMD A8-3500M
AMD Radeon HD 6620G @ 0.44 GHz
355 (100%)
AMD A4-6320 AMD A4-6320
AMD Radeon HD 8370D @ 0.76 GHz
195 (55%)

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 A8-3500M AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
2052 (82%)
AMD A4-6320 AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz
2512 (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 A8-3500M AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
242 (100%)
AMD A4-6320 AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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 A8-3500M AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
751 (100%)
AMD A4-6320 AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A8-3500M AMD A4-6320
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