AMD Ryzen Z1 vs AMD A8-3530MX

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AMD Ryzen Z1 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A8-3530MX
AMD Ryzen Z1 AMD A8-3530MX

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Z1 and the AMD A8-3530MX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD Ryzen Z1 6 core processor released in Q3/2023 with the AMD A8-3530MX which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2011.
AMD Ryzen Z1 (2) Family AMD A (112)
AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) CPU group AMD A6-3000M (9)
6 Generation 1
Phoenix (Zen 4) Architecture Llano (K10)
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Z1 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.90 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-3530MX clocks with 1.90 GHz (2.60 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD Ryzen Z1 Characteristic AMD A8-3530MX
6 Cores 4
12 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.50 GHz Frequency 1.90 GHz
4.90 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.60 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.60 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 Ryzen Z1 Characteristic AMD A8-3530MX
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-- 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 740M GPU AMD Radeon HD 6620G
0.80 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
2.50 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10 GPU Generation 3
4 nm Technology 32 nm
4 Max. displays 2
4 Compute units 5
256 Shader 400
Yes Hardware Raytracing No
AMD FSR Frame Generation No
32 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 740M GPU AMD Radeon HD 6620G
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode
Decode Codec VP9 No
Decode Codec VP8 No
Decode / Encode Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 256 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Z1, while the AMD A8-3530MX supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

AMD Ryzen Z1 Characteristic AMD A8-3530MX
DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 Memory DDR3-1600
256 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
120.0 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
6.00 MB L2 Cache --
16.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version --
20 PCIe lanes --
39.4 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD Ryzen Z1 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-3530MX is 45 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD Ryzen Z1 Characteristic AMD A8-3530MX
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
30 W TDP up --
15 W TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Z1 has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 nm. The cache of AMD A8-3530MX is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD Ryzen Z1 Characteristic AMD A8-3530MX
4 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
FP8 Socket FS1
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems
Q3/2023 Release date Q2/2011
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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 Ryzen Z1 AMD Ryzen Z1
AMD Radeon 740M @ 2.50 GHz
1280 (100%)
AMD A8-3530MX AMD A8-3530MX
AMD Radeon HD 6620G @ 0.44 GHz
355 (28%)

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 Ryzen Z1 AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz
1821 (100%)
AMD A8-3530MX AMD A8-3530MX
4C 4T @ 2.60 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 Ryzen Z1 AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz
7706 (100%)
AMD A8-3530MX AMD A8-3530MX
4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz
0 (0%)

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 Ryzen Z1 AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-3530MX AMD A8-3530MX
4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz
2286 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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