AMD A6-3650 vs AMD A8-3520M

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AMD A6-3650 or AMD A6-3650 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A6-3650 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3650, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The AMD A8-3520M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3520M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD A6-3650 Name AMD A8-3520M
AMD A Family AMD A
1 Generation 1
AMD A6-3000 Group AMD A6-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-3650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3650 is 2.6 GHz
The AMD A8-3520M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3520M is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 2.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-3650 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3650 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3520M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3520M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2011
11 Direct X 11
AMD Radeon HD 6530D GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
320 Shaders 400
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
5 Execution units 5
3 Generation 3
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-3650 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3520M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2011 Release date Q4/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Chip design --
Llano (K10) Architecture Llano (K10)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
FM1 Socket FS1
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
47 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
5054
5054
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
3390
3390

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3228
3228
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
2281
2281

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1446
1446
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1115
1115

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1134
1134
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
799
799

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
337
337
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
277
277

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3.1
3.1
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
2.0
2.0

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3650
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
0.8
0.8
AMD A8-3520M
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
0.5
0.5