AMD A8-7150B vs AMD FX-8140

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AMD A8-7150B CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8140
AMD A8-7150B AMD FX-8140

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-7150B and the AMD FX-8140 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A8-7150B 4 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the AMD FX-8140 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2012.
AMD A (112) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD A8-7000 (6) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
4 Generation 2
Kaveri (Steamroller) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-7150B is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.90 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8140 clocks with 3.20 GHz (4.10 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

AMD A8-7150B Characteristic AMD FX-8140
4 Cores 8
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.90 GHz Frequency 3.20 GHz
3.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.10 GHz
2.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.10 GHz

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 A8-7150B Characteristic AMD FX-8140
-- 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 R5 (Kaveri) GPU no iGPU
0.45 GHz GPU frequency --
0.51 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
6 GPU Generation --
28 nm Technology
2 Max. displays
4 Compute units --
256 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory --
12 DirectX Version --

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 R5 (Kaveri) 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 & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A8-7150B, while the AMD FX-8140 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

AMD A8-7150B Characteristic AMD FX-8140
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
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version --
16 PCIe lanes --
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A8-7150B has a TDP of 19 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8140 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A8-7150B Characteristic AMD FX-8140
19 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A8-7150B has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8140 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD A8-7150B Characteristic AMD FX-8140
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
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, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
FM2+ Socket AM3+
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2014 Release date Q4/2012
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-7150B (0%)
AMD FX-8140 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-7150B (42%)
AMD FX-8140 (100%)

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 A8-7150B AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
2855 (42%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
6845 (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 A8-7150B AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
286 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 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 A8-7150B AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
694 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)

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 A8-7150B AMD A8-7150B
AMD Radeon R5 (Kaveri) @ 0.51 GHz
262 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
@ 0.00 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 A8-7150B AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
51 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)

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 A8-7150B AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
153 (100%)
AMD FX-8140 AMD FX-8140
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A8-7150B AMD FX-8140
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