AMD FX-9830P vs AMD A8-3820

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AMD FX-9830P CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A8-3820
AMD FX-9830P AMD A8-3820

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-9830P and the AMD A8-3820 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-9830P 4 core processor released in Q2/2016 with the AMD A8-3820 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
AMD FX (30) Family AMD A (112)
AMD FX-9800 (2) CPU group AMD A8-3000 (4)
4 Generation 1
Excavator (Bristol Ridge) Architecture Llano (K10)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-9830P is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-3820 clocks with 2.50 GHz (2.80 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-9830P Characteristic AMD A8-3820
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.00 GHz Frequency 2.50 GHz
3.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.80 GHz
3.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.80 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 FX-9830P Characteristic AMD A8-3820
-- 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 R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) GPU AMD Radeon HD 6550D
0.90 GHz GPU frequency 0.60 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
6 GPU Generation 3
28 nm Technology 32 nm
2 Max. displays 2
8 Compute units 5
512 Shader 400
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
12 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 R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) GPU AMD Radeon HD 6550D
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 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-9830P, while the AMD A8-3820 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

AMD FX-9830P Characteristic AMD A8-3820
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR3-1600
64 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 4.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version --
8 PCIe lanes --
7.9 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-9830P has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-3820 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-9830P Characteristic AMD A8-3820
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
45 W TDP up --
25 W TDP down --
90 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-9830P has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of AMD A8-3820 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD FX-9830P Characteristic AMD A8-3820
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
FP4 Socket FM1
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI No
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2011
-- Release price 85 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-9830P (100%)
AMD A8-3820 (66%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-9830P (100%)
AMD A8-3820 (74%)

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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
538 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
354 (66%)

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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1512 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
1264 (84%)

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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 0.90 GHz
928 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
AMD Radeon HD 6550D @ 0.60 GHz
480 (52%)

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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
3399 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
2162 (64%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
597 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1653 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
225 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
641 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
86 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 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 FX-9830P AMD FX-9830P
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
276 (100%)
AMD A8-3820 AMD A8-3820
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-9830P AMD A8-3820
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