AMD A8-7650K vs Intel Core i3-2357M

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AMD A8-7650K or AMD A8-7650K – 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 A8-7650K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7650K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
The Intel Core i3-2357M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2357M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD A8-7000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
4 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A8-7650K Name Intel Core i3-2357M
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-7650K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7650K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2357M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2357M is 1.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-7650K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7650K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2357M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2357M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
12 Direct X 10.1
6 Generation 6
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2011
28 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
6 Execution units 12
0.72 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
384 Shaders 96
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 17 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-7650K is manufactured using a 28 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 Intel Core i3-2357M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Kaveri (Steamroller) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
28 nm Technology 32 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
FM2+ Socket BGA 1023
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
95 $ Release price --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2011
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX