AMD FX-8150 vs AMD A8-3500M

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AMD FX-8150 or AMD FX-8150 – 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 FX-8150 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8150, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD A8-3500M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3500M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-8150 Name AMD A8-3500M
AMD FX Family AMD A
2 Generation 1
AMD FX-8000 Group AMD A6-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8150 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8150 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD A8-3500M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3500M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8150 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A8-3500M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3500M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2011
-- Direct X 11
GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 400
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Execution units 5
-- 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.
-- AVC Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 --
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-8150 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3500M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q2/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Chip design --
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Llano (K10)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AM3+ Socket FS1
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
140 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10660
10660
AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
2959
2959

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7720
7720
AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
2052
2052

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2431
2431
AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
751
751

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2056
2056
AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
861
861

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
512
512
AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
242
242

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

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5.9
5.9
AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1.8
1.8

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

AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
0.6
0.6