AMD A8-3520M vs AMD A4-3400

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AMD A8-3520M CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A4-3400
AMD A8-3520M AMD A4-3400

CPU comparison

AMD A8-3520M or AMD A4-3400 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD A8-3520M has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A8-3520M was released in Q4/2011.

The AMD A4-3400 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A4-3400 was released in Q3/2011.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
AMD A6-3000M (9) 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 A8-3520M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3520M is 1.60 GHz (2.50 GHz) while the AMD A4-3400 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3400 is at 2.70 GHz.

AMD A8-3520M Characteristic AMD A4-3400
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
1.60 GHz Frequency 2.70 GHz
2.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
2.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

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 A8-3520M Characteristic AMD A4-3400
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-3520M or AMD A4-3400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

AMD Radeon HD 6620G GPU AMD Radeon HD 6410D
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.60 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
3 GPU Generation 3
32 nm Technology 32 nm
2 Max. displays 2
5 Compute units 2
400 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 6620G 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

The AMD A8-3520M can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD A4-3400 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s.

AMD A8-3520M Characteristic AMD A4-3400
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
4.00 MB L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD A8-3520M is 35 W, while the AMD A4-3400 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

AMD A8-3520M Characteristic AMD A4-3400
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A8-3520M is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD A4-3400 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache.

AMD A8-3520M Characteristic AMD A4-3400
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 Q3/2011
-- Release price 28 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

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 A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
277 (79%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
349 (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 A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
799 (100%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
643 (80%)

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 A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
AMD Radeon HD 6620G @ 0.44 GHz
355 (100%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
AMD Radeon HD 6410D @ 0.60 GHz
192 (54%)

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 A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
2281 (100%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
1082 (47%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
125 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
245 (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 A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
243 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
66 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD A8-3520M AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A4-3400 AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
125 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A8-3520M AMD A4-3400
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