AMD A8-5545M | Intel Atom C3950 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-5545M and the Intel Atom C3950 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A8-5545M 4 core processor released in Q2/2013 with the Intel Atom C3950 which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
AMD A8-5000M (3) | CPU group | Intel Atom C3000 (20) |
3 | Generation | 5 |
Richland (Piledriver) | Architecture | Denverton |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A8-5545M is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Atom C3950 clocks with 1.70 GHz (2.20 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A8-5545M | Characteristic | Intel Atom C3950 |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.70 GHz | Frequency | 1.70 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.20 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.20 GHz |
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. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8510G | GPU | no iGPU |
0.45 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
6 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8510G | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A8-5545M, while the Intel Atom C3950 supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A8-5545M | Characteristic | Intel Atom C3950 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
Max. Memory | 256 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A8-5545M has a TDP of 19 W. The TDP of the Intel Atom C3950 is 24 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A8-5545M | Characteristic | Intel Atom C3950 |
19 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 24 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD A8-5545M has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Atom C3950 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD A8-5545M | Characteristic | Intel Atom C3950 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
FP2 | Socket | BGA 1310 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
-- | Release price | 389 $ |
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AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Atom C3950
16C 16T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Atom C3950
16C 16T @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD A8-5545M
AMD Radeon HD 8510G @ 0.55 GHz |
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Intel Atom C3950
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Atom C3950
16C 16T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A8-5545M | Intel Atom C3950 |
Unknown | Unknown |