AMD A8-3820 vs AMD A8-6500T

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AMD A8-3820 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A8-6500T
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-6500T

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-3820 and the AMD A8-6500T and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A8-3820 4 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the AMD A8-6500T which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
AMD A8-3000 (4) CPU group AMD A8-6000 (4)
1 Generation 3
Llano (K10) Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-3820 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (2.80 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-6500T clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD A8-3820 Characteristic AMD A8-6500T
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
2.50 GHz Frequency 2.10 GHz
2.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.10 GHz
2.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.10 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 A8-3820 Characteristic AMD A8-6500T
-- 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 6550D GPU AMD Radeon HD 8550D
0.60 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
3 GPU Generation 5
32 nm Technology 32 nm
2 Max. displays 2
5 Compute units 4
400 Shader 256
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 6550D GPU AMD Radeon HD 8550D
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 A8-3820, while the AMD A8-6500T supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

AMD A8-3820 Characteristic AMD A8-6500T
DDR3-1600 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A8-3820 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-6500T is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A8-3820 Characteristic AMD A8-6500T
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A8-3820 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD A8-6500T is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD A8-3820 Characteristic AMD A8-6500T
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
FM1 Socket FM2
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2013
85 $ Release price 85 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-3820 (0%)
AMD A8-6500T (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-3820 (65%)
AMD A8-6500T (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 A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
AMD Radeon HD 6550D @ 0.60 GHz
480 (100%)
AMD A8-6500T AMD A8-6500T
AMD Radeon HD 8550D @ 0.72 GHz
369 (77%)

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 A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
2162 (65%)
AMD A8-6500T AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
3304 (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 A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
354 (100%)
AMD A8-6500T AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 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 A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
1264 (100%)
AMD A8-6500T AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
0 (0%)

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 A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-6500T AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
65 (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 A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-6500T AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
211 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-6500T
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