The AMD A8 9600 CPU: Good for a beginner’s budget gaming PC?
AMD is on a success streak
AMD has been on a surge in recent years, delivering hit after hit in the CPU space and some seriously competitive options for graphics card upgrades. But if you’re on an extreme budget and look at the £150+ majority of AMD’s new CPUs and think you might opt for something older to save a few pounds, think again.
Almost nothing from before first generation Ryzen processors is worth considering. And that includes the AMD A8 9600.
Ryzen was a revolution
It used to be par for the course that AMD was competitive with Intel. In the mid ’00s AMD’s Athlon 64 and successor CPUs were as good, if not better than the Intel competition at just about everything. Intel came back hard with its Conroe range of CPUs and although AMD did its best to keep up, the terrible Bulldozer architecture in 2011 set it back years, by dropping instructions per clock in favour of broader multi-core support. Something that the software space just wasn’t ready for.
For years after, AMD revised its design and made some improvements, but Intel remained far ahead. And even with the CPUs released just months ahead of the first-generation of Ryzen, AMD still couldn’t keep up at the top end. At the entry-level things were very different. So, if you’re asking is the AMD A8 9600 good for a beginner’s budget gaming PC? The answer is yes… if you’re living in late 2016. It’s not bad. But from there on out? It’s Ryzen all the way.
First Gen Zen
The first-generation Zen CPUs hit the market in Spring of 2017 and they were an unprecedented improvement over AMD’s previous efforts. With a major architectural redesign, AMD’s Ryzen 1000 CPUs offered a more than 50 percent improvement in instructions per clock over their predecessors, including the A8 -9600. That, combined with the improved efficiency from a 14nm (rather than 24nm) process node, and higher clock speeds, meant that even entry-level gaming chips like the Ryzen 3 1300X absolutely decimate the A8-9600, offering between 60 and 80 percent improvement in single threaded, and multi-threaded tasks.
The AMD A8-9600 may not seem drastically different from the first-generation Ryzen CPUs. It’s based on the same socket design, AM4, and was released only a few months before. But as it’s an accelerated processing unit (APU), as AMD is wont to do, it’s based on a last-generation architecture. In this case Bulldozer. It has four cores and supports only four threads (with no simultaneous multithreading) and though it does have an onboard GPU, it’s far weaker than modern Vega alternatives. It certainly falls far behind the offerings from Intel onboard graphics, and any single dedicated graphics card released in the past few years.
The evolution continues
Considering the leaps made with the first generation of AMD’s Ryzen CPUs, you might expect more recent generations of CPUs in 2018 and 2019 to make more modest improvements and you’d be right, but only to an extent. AMD has made major strides in performance, certainly enough that those running systems with first-generation Ryzen processors should consider upgrading.
Zen+ cores in the Ryzen 2000-series improved upon the first generation by increasing clock speeds and instructions per clock by single digit percentages. That wasn’t a major increase in itself, but was notable for closing the gap between Intel and AMD that bit further; especially considering Intel’s lacklustre improvements between its eighth and ninth-generation processors.
Zen 2 in 2019, however, was a much bigger deal. Moving to an entirely new, second-generation Zen architecture, AMD improved instructions per clock by a further 15 percent. They introduced a smaller 7nm process node, a new chiplet die design, and further clock speed enhancements. Ryzen 3000 CPUs gave AMD the instructions per clock lead in the race with Intel for the first time in well over a decade and showed that its CPUs could be just as good, if not better than Intel’s at gaming, in many cases. For a more in-depth look, check out this blog about whether Intel or AMD CPUs are better for your gaming needs.
Even more impressive is how well this performance was available throughout the pricing spectrum. AMD’s Ryzen 3000 CPUs are fantastic at the top-end and entry-level making for some exciting options for those looking to build a budget AMD gaming machine in 2020.
Is the AMD A8-9600 good for gaming in 2020? No. There are far better alternatives.
What should you buy instead?
If you’re considering the AMD A8-9600, then chances are you’re building the lowest of low budget machines. That’s OK! You can get a great budget gaming system for just a few hundred pounds. Just check out our AMD system configurator and have a play around.
The absolute best super-budget AMD CPU you can buy right now is the AMD Athlon 3000G. It’s based on the first-generation Zen architecture, but an enhanced version of it. It’s running at 14nm, but with some of the tweaks we saw with Zen +. You don’t get all the benefits of a modern day CPU, but it’s still plenty fast for low-setting, low-resolution gaming and it only costs around £40 – an absolute steal.
It’s a dual core CPU with simultaneous multi-threading, so can support four threads at the same time, and has a decent base clock of 3.5GHz. Making it even better is the basic three-core onboard graphics chip.
The real selling point of this chip though, is its overclockability. We’ve seen overclocks without the need for hefty coolers, pushing the CPU core up to 4.0GHz without too much difficulty. The onboard GPU can be overclocked too, making for very playable frame rates in popular games like Fortnite and League of Legends.
Not interested in overclocking?
If you’re not interested in overclocking and can afford to stretch your budget a little further, another chip worth considering is the AMD Ryzen 3200G. At just shy of £80, it’s noticeably more expensive than the 3000G, but it comes with a number of advantages. The chip has four full cores, so though it lacks simultaneous multi-threading, has a little more multi-core power to better handle modern Esports games.
It also runs at 4GHz out of the box and is based on the Zen+ second-generation Ryzen architecture, so enjoys some of the benefits of that range, including the more efficient 12nm process, rather than the 14nm process of the 3000G.
Additionally, it has Vega 8 graphics, which means much better frame rates and the possibility of higher resolutions and detail settings if you’re willing to play with the options in your favourite games.
The 3200G is one of our favourite chips to build custom AMD gaming PCs with, so be sure to give us a call if you’re interested in building a custom budget gaming PC with AMD hardware at its heart.
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If you’re building it yourself though and plan to add in a dedicated graphics card too, we’d recommend the Ryzen 2600. It’s a fantastic six-core CPU with support for up to 12 simultaneous threads, and it’s come down so far from its launch price that you can now find it for not much more than £100.
What about Intel?
With AMD surging in recent years, Intel has had to do something it hasn’t done in a long time: compete on value. That’s meant price cuts, which is fantastic news for anyone also considering Intel for a budget gaming system.
CPUs like the Pentium Gold G5400 are an option, offering two cores and four threads, with a clock speed that goes up to 3.7GHz. It’s around the £65 mark, so noticeably more expensive than the AMD 3000G. It can’t overclock and its graphics chip isn’t great either, but it does perform comparably to the 3000G out of the box at least. If you’re adding in a dedicated graphics card, the Core i3-9100F is a fantastic buy at £65, but you do need that added GPU which raises the overall system cost.
Check out this blog for further insight into the best bang for buck overclockable chip from Intel.
AMD is best for budget, and almost anything else
In 2020 AMD has closed the performance gap with Intel considerably, making its top chips the best option for productivity workloads, and for anyone who games and works on the same system.
That goes for budget system builders too, and though there are some alternatives in Intel’s camp, AMD’s are just that bit better.
If you want any help building your budget gaming system, be sure to give us a call. Our experienced system builders will help you make the most of your money.
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AMD A8-7600 Review | PCMag
The new AMD A8-7600 APU($89.86 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) is an unusual chip to lead a product launch. Typically, AMD and Intel both sample the highest end of their new product lines, focusing on improving top-level performance and catering directly to the enthusiast market. With this launch, AMD is instead targeting power efficiency and maximum performance per watt.
The company’s new 45W chip is substantially faster than the old, Richland-based family of APUs , and it challenges Intel for the low-power desktop space.
Kaveri is the most important launch for AMD in years, for three principle reasons.
Heterogeneous Systems Architecture (HSA): When AMD bought the graphics manufacturer ATI in 2006, it laid out a plan for the future in which GPUs would be built directly into the CPU die. Over time, these GPUs would serve as more than graphics processors they’d become specialized co-processors capable of taking over a significant chunk of the graphics workload. AMD launched its first APUs with on-die graphics processors in 2011, but the data sharing that the company promised has taken years to bring to market.
The products in the Kaveri line are the first chips that can offer HSA compatibility. That means the CPU and GPU share a common memory space instead of passing data strictly through shared caches. In that sense, these are the first «true» Accelerated Processing Units (APUs).
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Mantle: Mantle is AMD’s new graphics API that will be supported for gaming on all APUs that include a GPU based on Graphics Core Next. While no Mantle products have been released yet (and performance can’t be evaluated), it’s a critical part of AMD’s gaming platform in 2014, and Kaveri is the first GPU to support it. More generally, AMD is promising significantly improved performance for Kaveri APUs in gaming thanks to the new graphics core.
The Steamroller CPU core: Steamroller is AMD’s first major core redesign in almost three years. The previous APUs (Richland and Trinity) used a modified form of AMD’s Bulldozer CPU architecture. While they improved on Bulldozer’s initial lackluster launch, the core had too many problems to be quickly repaired. The Steamroller core inside the Kaveri APU is based on a modified Bulldozer approach that decouples some of the architectural elements that the old design shared.
There’s a fourth interesting feature baked into the new A8-7600 chips, though it takes a bit of a back seat to these first three: Variable TDPs. End users will be able to select a Thermal Design Power envelope from within the BIOS. If you want the chip to use less power and run cooler and quieter, you can specify a 45W TDP. If you want more headroom, specify 65W, and the same chip will closer to its maximum defined Turbo Mode.
Multiple AMD Kaveri-class chips will have definable TDPs, but the A8-7600 is the first chip tuned for this mode.
Why is AMD Leading with A Mid-Range Chip?
AMD’s decision to lead with a 45W CPU is unusual enough to deserve some discussion. As desktop sales continue to shrink, manufacturers have been experimenting with smaller form factors and low-power boxes that pack significant gaming horsepower into a relatively small space. According to AMD, the A8-7600 is aimed at enthusiasts who want to create their own Steamboxes, HTPCs, or other diminutive systems without sacrificing on graphics horsepower or compute capability.
The other reason AMD is focusing on a 45W TDP CPU for launch is that it’s a much stronger competitive bracket for the company. AMD’s old 45W desktop APU was the AMD A8-6500Ta chip with a 2.1GHz base clock and a 3.1GHz Turbo Mode, with 256 shader cores clocked at 720MHz. The A8-7600, in contrast, has a 3.1GHz base clock, up to a 3.8GHz Turbo Mode, and 384 GPU shaders, up from 256. Exactly what sort of clock rates the A8-7600 hits will depend on the user-configurable TDP. At the defined 45W TDP, the A8-7600 will vary its maximum clock speed between 3.3 and 3.7GHz, with an average clock speed of about 3.4GHz. At 65W, the chip’s average clock rate creeps up to around 3.55GHz. Even with this fairly low maximum Turbo clock, it’s clear that Kaveri brings far more raw performance to the table than the older AMD 6500T.
The principle Intel competition for this match-up is the Haswell-based Intel Core i3-4330($123.58 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window). The Core i3-4330 is a 3.5GHz dual-core CPU without Hyper-Threading. Its price of $139 matches neatly against the A8-7600’s $130.
Performance
We tested the A8-7600 Kaveri and Richland-based A8-6500T in an Asrock FMA2A88X-ITX motherboard with 8GB of DDR3-2133 installed. The Haswell-based Intel Core i3-4330 was tested in a Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H motherboard . with an identical 8GB of memory. No discrete GPUs were usedall of the systems were tested using their integrated graphics.
In the Cinebench R11.5 test, the A8-7600 scores a 0.90 in the single-threaded benchmark test and a 2.97 in the multi-threaded test. That’s a significant improvement over the AMD 6500T’s 0.7 and 1.97, respectively, but it falls far short of the dual-core Intel Core i3-4330, which turns in results of 1.55 and 3.84, respectively. In the new POV-Ray 3.7 rendering test, the AMD 6500T took 9 minutes 58 seconds to render a scene compared with the A8-7600’s 6:25.. The Intel chip, however, still narrowly won the test, at 5:56.
Our Photoshop CS6 rendering test showed a smaller improvement for the A8-7600 ( 5 minutes 49 seconds s to render all our custom filters, compared with 6:35 for the 6500T), and again, the Core i3-4330 pulls ahead at 4:09 Photoshop, it should be noted, has long been a poor test for AMD’s Bulldozer architectureit doesn’t use enough application threads to respond well to AMD’s design implementation, and it prefers high-efficiency single-threaded processors over a greater number of cores.
In the popular encryption program TrueCrypt, the A8-7600 ekes out a significant win, at 135MBps performance in the Serpent-TwoFish-AES encryption scheme. That’s far faster than the 6500T, which only hits 90MBps, and a fair sight quicker than the Intel Core i3-4330, at 114MBps. The PCMark 7 application suite shows the A8-7600 leading the AMD 6500T by 15% (4,532 versus 3,938), but the A8-7600 APU is clobbered by the Intel Core i3-4330’s score of 6,138. AMD claims that PCMark 8 is a much better test for APUs, since it uses OpenCL acceleration, so we ran that test as well. The gap between the two companies closes to roughly 14%, but Intel still leads the test overall.
In gaming, AMD turns the tables around on Intel to an impressive degree. In 3DMark 11’s Performance preset, the AMD 6500T and Intel Core i3-4330’s HD 4600 graphics tie things up at 1,266 and 1,263 points, respectively, while the A8-7600 puts up a score of 2,080 points. In the 2011-era game Batman: Arkham City at 1,600-by-900, Medium Details, with DX11 enabled, the A8-7600 managed a steady 31 fps compared to 19 fps and 20 fps for the AMD 6500T and Intel Core i3-4330, respectively. That puts the A8-7600 at somewhere between 50 to 60% faster than the 6500T’s GPU performance.
Finally, there are the HSA applications that AMD distributed to check overall system performance. The simplest and easiest to test of these was a simple JPG decoder program that in software mode for the Intel and AMD Richland APUs and in hardware on the Kaveri APU. It took 14.6 seconds to display all files for the A8-6500T, 8.02 seconds to display all files for the A8-7600 using has, and 9.13 seconds to display all files using the Core i3-4330. The A8-7600’s software performance came in at 12.81 seconds, so we saw a 38-percent speed-up for AMD in using HSA (as opposed to conventional CPU-only rendering) and a 12% performance advantage over Intel.
It’s too early to draw conclusions about HSA from the performance in a handful of test applications, so we’ll just say thisit’s good to see this capability finally shipping in real products.
Better Competitive Positioning
First, the good newsthe A8-7600 is a huge improvement over AMD’s previous 45W part.
It outperformed the AMD 6500T on every front, sometimes by enormous margins. Single-thread performance for the new A8-7600 is 15 to 20 percent faster, while multi-threaded performance is as much as 40 to 60 percent faster. GPU performance is also significantly improved, by 30 to 40 percent, over the old core. These improvements help explain why AMD wants to position the A8-7600 at a $130 price pointwhile that’s about 15 percent more than the $115 list price on the 45W AMD 6500T, the A8-7600 is a much better deal in terms of its price/performance ratio or performance per watt.
Unfortunately, for all the A8-7600’s notable improvements, it’s a mixed matchup against the Intel Core i3-4330. AMD blows past the Intel chip in gaming tests and OpenCL support in programs like PCMark 8’s Creative suite help close the gap, but in anything CPU-centric, the Core i3-4330 pulls ahead. It’s 70 percent faster in single-thread Cinebench and 34% faster in the multi-threaded version. If AMD had kept the price of the A8-7600 at $115, the nearly 20% price gap between it and the Core i3-4330 would have made it much easier to overlook these deficiencies, but at $130 vs.
$139, they’re a real concern.
Whether the A8-7600 is going to meet your needs depends entirely on what kind of chip you’re looking for. If you value the lightweight gaming performance and good-enough CPU figures, then the A8-7600 is a better chip than anything Intel currently offers. If you want a balance of CPU and GPU performance, however, you’ll need to look carefully at the kind of applications you want to run. While HSA and Mantle are both solid PR points, neither technology is shipping at the moment and we’ll need to see performance figures in final software before recommending you buy into either ecosystem.
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The Bottom Line
The new AMD A8-7600 offers best-in-class GPU performance and much-improved CPU performance in the 45W power envelope.
Future support for HSA applications and the Mantle graphics API should further improve the chip’s performance.
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Updated: June 18th, 2020 by JT Hussey
The Nostalgia pull of mincraft has reached its prime as the playerbase returns to minecraft with a variety of new quests, landscapes, and monsters to fight. Although the blocky textures and square headed pigs may make the game seem like it can run on your grandma’s toaster, meeting the minecraft system requirements of an GeForce 400 Series, AMD Radeon HD 7000, or Intel HD Graphics 4000 will ensure a smooth runtime. However, meeting the minecraft requirements of a GeForce 700 Series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 GPU will ensure a flawless experience, devoid of stuttering. Get back to mining and crafting in Minecraft!
Can my computer run Minecraft? Your GPU will have to be at a minimum GeForce 400 Series, AMD Radeon HD 7000 or Intel HD Graphics 4000. And your processor should be an Intel Core i3-3210 or AMD A8-7600 APU.
Minecraft is the ultimate sandbox building game that exercises your creativity and imagination.
Dig deep into the pixelated earth to discover rare materials or build grand structures to keep yourself safe at night from the zombies and skeletons! The System Requirements are fairly low compared to most games. The simple art style of Minecraft helps keep the hardware requirements low.
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Minecraft System Requirements (Minimum)
- CPU: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent
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- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Windows 7 and up
- VIDEO CARD: Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri line) with OpenGL 4.41Discrete: Nvidia GeForce 400 Series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series with OpenGL 4.4
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.
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- FREE DISK SPACE: At least 1 GB for Game Core and Other Files
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- CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz / AMD A10-7800 APU 3.5 GHz or equivalent
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- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Windows 10
- VIDEO CARD: GeForce 700 Series or AMD Radeon Rx 200 Series (excluding integrated chipsets) with OpenGL 4.5
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.
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- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 256 MB
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By Cliff Henjum June 18, 2019
Minecraft is almost ten years old, but is still one of the most played computer games and is usually among the top ten most tested games on CanYouRUNIt.com. It was the first of its kind and spawned dozens of copycat games in inspired plenty more with its simple, yet addicting gameplay loop. Some would even argue that the Hunger Games mod for Minecraft is the original Battle Royale that led to the likes of Fortnite and PUBG.
With consistent updates being pushed out with new content, new and returning players are constantly asking the question “Will my PC run Minecraft?” Despite its classic ‘8-bit look,’ Minecraft’s system requirements are actually higher than most people would expect. If you don’t mind a shallow view distance and not using crazy mods, then all you have to worry about is having a computer that passes the minimum system requirements.
The minimum system requirements for Minecraft are nothing to scoff at. While you only need 2 GB of RAM to pass, your PC will need at least a DX 11.0 GPU, such as an Intel HD Graphics 4000, a GeForce 400 series card, or a Radeon HD 7000 series card. This is a higher requirement than the newly announced Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, so let that sink in. It’s also fairly CPU intensive and requires at least a Core i3-3210 or AMD A8-7600. If your computer is barely passing the minimum system requirement test, you will have to turn some settings down in order for the game to run smoothly.
If you want to see the Nether Realm in all its firey glory or dive to the depths of the block ocean in search of buried treasure with max graphics, then your computer will need to pass the recommended system requirement test. At max graphics, integrated chipsets will no longer get the job done, so you’re stuck with getting a GPU that’s at least as strong as a GeForce 700 series or Radeon Rx 200 series. In order to load all of those blocks across your voxel paradise, your CPU needs to be at least a Core i5-4690 or AMD A10-7800. The amount of RAM you’ll need isn’t crazy high, only 4 GB, but more than that will allow you to keep all of those tabs open on your browser without slowing things down.
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AMD A8-4500M vs Intel Core i5-3210M: What is the difference?
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192KB vs 128KB - 0.75MB/core more L2 cache per core?
1MB/core vs 0.25MB/core - 103million more transistors?
1303 million vs 1200 million - Supports 1 more displays?
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Why is Intel Core i5-3210M better than AMD A8-4500M?
- GPU frequency 154MHz higher?
650MHz vs 496MHz - Semiconductor size 10nm smaller?
22nm vs 32nm - 2.29x higher PassMark score?
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CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second the processor can perform, considering all its cores (processors). It is calculated by adding the clock speeds of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors, each group of cores.
2nd processor thread
More threads result in better performance and better multitasking.
3.speed turbo clock
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When the processor is running below its limits, it can jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.
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Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier and are easier to overclock, allowing for better performance in games and other applications.
5.L2 cache
More L2 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
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More L3 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
7.L1 cache
More L1 cache results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
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More data can be stored in L2 scratchpad for access by each processor core.
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More data can be stored in L3 scratchpad for access by each processor core.
Memory
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Can support faster memory which speeds up system performance.
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This is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored in memory.
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DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is the most common type of RAM. New versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy efficient.
4.Memory channels
More memory channels increase the speed of data transfer between memory and processor.
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Maximum amount of memory (RAM).
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device.
7.Supports memory troubleshooting code
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Memory troubleshooting code can detect and fix data corruption.
It is used when necessary to avoid distortion, such as in scientific computing or when starting a server.
8.eMMC version
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A newer version of eMMC — built-in flash memory card — speeds up the memory interface, has a positive effect on device performance, for example, when transferring files from a computer to internal memory via USB.
9.bus frequency
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device
Geotagging
1. PassMark result
This test measures CPU performance using multithreading.
2. PassMark result (single)
This test measures processor performance using a thread of execution.
3.Geekbench 5 result (multi-core)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
4. Cinebench R20 result (multi-core)
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Cinebench R20 is a test that measures the performance of a multi-core processor by rendering a 3D scene.
5.Cinebench R20 result (single core)
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Cinebench R20 is a test to evaluate the performance of a single core processor when rendering a 3D scene.
6.Geekbench 5 result (single core)
Unknown.
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform test that measures the single-core performance of a processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
7. Blender test result (bmw27)
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Blender benchmark (bmw27) measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.
8.Blender result (classroom)
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The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.
9.performance per watt
This means that the processor is more efficient, giving more performance per watt of power used.
Functions
1.uses multithreading
✖AMD A8-4500M
✔Intel Core i5-3210M
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides higher performance by dividing each physical processor core into logical cores, also known as flows. Thus, each core can run two instruction streams at the same time.
2. Has AES
✔AMD A8-4500M
✔Intel Core i5-3210M
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
3. Has AVX
✔AMD A8-4500M
✔Intel Core i5-3210M
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial applications, and to improve the performance of the Linux RAID program.
4.Version SSE
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing images or adjusting audio volume.
Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
5. Has F16C
✔AMD A8-4500M
✔Intel Core i5-3210M
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as image contrast adjustment or volume control.
6.bits transmitted at the same time
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NEON provides faster media processing such as MP3 listening.
7. Has MMX
✔AMD A8-4500M
✔Intel Core i5-3210M
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting image contrast or adjusting volume.
8.Has TrustZone
✖AMD A8-4500M
✖Intel Core i5-3210M
Technology is integrated into the processor to ensure device security when using features such as mobile payments and streaming video using Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology ).
9.interface width
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The processor can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), which means the processor performs better
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Which CPUs are better?
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Compare AMD A8 6410 and Intel Core i5 3380M 9 processors0131
Intel Core i5 3380m faster 103.05%
AMD A8 6410
884
Intel Core i5 33802 1795 9000 9000 3D MARK 06 (CPU)
9000 AMD A8 6410 6410 will be more than 5410.
26.2
Intel Core i5 3380M
16.8
Reasons to choose AMD A8 6410
- More cores (4 vs. 2) allows more processes to run simultaneously, speeding up computer speed and processing speed
- Larger L2 cache (2MB vs. 1MB) allows the processor to access data faster
- Higher integrated video processor frequency: 800 MHz vs.
650 MHz
Reasons to choose Intel Core i5 3380M vs. 28 nm) allows you to get more performance with less heat
Game speed
Core i5-3320M
47.3 (+21.6%)
A8-3530MX APU
37.1
The performance of 4 cores, if any, and performance per core has the greatest impact on the result, since most games do not fully use more than 4 cores.
The speed of caches and working with RAM is also important.
Speed in office use
Core i5-3320M
52.
1 (+23.8%)
A8-3530MX APU
39.7
Performance in everyday work, such as browsing and office programs.
The performance of 1 core has the greatest impact on the result, since most of these applications use only one, ignoring the rest.
Similarly, many professional applications such as various CADs ignore multi-threaded performance.
Speed in heavy applications
Core i5-3320M
25.2 (+22.6%)
A8-3530MX APU
19.5
maximum
The performance of all cores and their number have the greatest impact on the result, since most of these applications willingly use all the cores and increase the speed accordingly.
At the same time, certain periods of work can be demanding on the performance of one or two cores, for example, applying filters in the editor.
Data obtained from tests by users who tested their systems with and without overclocking. Thus, you see the average values corresponding to the processor.
Speed of numerical operations
Simple household tasks |
|
Core i5-3320M 48.4 (+33.7%) A8-3530MX APU 32.1 |
Demanding games and tasks |
|
Core i5-3320M 17.9 (+28.5%) A8-3530MX APU 12.8 |
Extreme |
|
Core i5-3320M 3.5 (+25.7%) A8-3530MX APU 2.6 |
Different tasks require different CPU strengths. A system with few fast cores and low memory latency will be fine for the vast majority of games, but will be inferior to a system with a lot of slow cores in a rendering scenario.
We believe that a minimum of 4/4 (4 physical cores and 4 threads) processor is suitable for a budget gaming PC. At the same time, some games can load it at 100%, slow down and freeze, and performing any tasks in the background will lead to a drop in FPS.
Ideally, the budget shopper should aim for a minimum of 4/8 and 6/6. A gamer with a big budget can choose between 6/12, 8/8 and 8/16. Processors with 10 and 12 cores can perform well in games with high frequency and fast memory, but are overkill for such tasks. Also, buying for the future is a dubious undertaking, since in a few years many slow cores may not provide sufficient gaming performance.
When choosing a processor for your work, consider how many cores your programs use. For example, photo and video editors can use 1-2 cores when working with filtering, and rendering or converting in the same editors already uses all threads.
Data obtained from tests by users who tested their systems both with overclocking (maximum value in the table) and without (minimum).
A typical result is shown in the middle, the more filled in the color bar, the better the average result among all tested systems.
Benchmarks
Benchmarks were run on stock hardware, that is, without overclocking and with factory settings. Therefore, on overclocked systems, the points can noticeably differ upwards. Also, small performance changes may be due to the BIOS version.
Passmark
Intel Core i5-3320M
2629 (43.8%)
AMD A8-3530MX APU
1477
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Basic
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| DescriptionInformation about the processor, taken from the official website of the manufacturer. | Intel® Core™ i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) | |
ArchitectureCode name for the microarchitecture generation. |
Ivy Bridge | |
| Process The manufacturing process, measured in nanometers. The smaller the technical process, the more perfect the technology, the lower the heat dissipation and power consumption. | 22 | No data |
| Date of Issue The month and year the processor was released. | 10-2016 | 10-2016 |
| Model Official name. | i5-3320M | |
| Cores The number of physical cores. | 2 | 4 |
| ThreadsNumber of threads. The number of logical processor cores that the operating system sees. | 4 | 4 |
Multi-Threading Technology With Intel’s Hyper-threading and AMD’s SMT technology, one physical core is recognized by the operating system as two logical cores, thereby increasing processor performance in multi-threaded applications. |
Hyper-threading (note that some games may not work well with Hyper-threading, you can disable the technology in the BIOS of the motherboard for maximum FPS). | Missing |
| Base frequencyGuaranteed frequency of all processor cores at maximum load. Performance in single-threaded and multi-threaded applications and games depends on it. It is important to remember that speed and frequency are not directly related. For example, a new processor at a lower frequency may be faster than an old one at a higher one. | 2.6 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
Turbo FrequencyThe maximum frequency of a single processor core in turbo mode. Manufacturers allow modern processors to independently increase the frequency of one or more cores under heavy load, due to which performance is noticeably increased. It may depend on the nature of the load, the number of loaded cores, temperature and the specified limits. Significantly affects the speed in games and applications that are demanding on the frequency of the CPU. |
3.3 GHz | 2.05 GHz |
| L3 cache size The third level cache acts as a buffer between the computer’s RAM and the processor’s level 2 cache. Used by all cores, the speed of information processing depends on the volume. | 3 | No data |
| Instructions | 64-bit | |
| Extended instruction set Allows you to speed up calculations, processing and execution of certain operations. Also, some games require instruction support. | AVX | |
Embedded Options Available Two enclosure versions. Standard and designed for mobile devices. In the second version, the processor can be soldered on the motherboard. |
No | No |
| Bus frequency The speed of communication with the system. | 5 GT/s DMI | |
| Number of QPI links | ||
| TDPThermal Design Power is an indicator that determines heat dissipation in standard operation. The cooler or water cooling system must be rated for a larger value. Remember that with a factory bus or manual overclocking, TDP increases significantly. | 35 | No data |
| Cooling system specifications |
Video core
Integrated graphics core Allows you to use your computer without a discrete graphics card. The monitor is connected to the video output on the motherboard. If earlier integrated graphics made it possible to simply work at a computer, today it can replace budget video accelerators and makes it possible to play most games at low settings. |
Intel® HD Graphics 4000 | |
| GPU base clockFrequency in 2D and idle. | 650 | No data |
| Maximum GPU frequencyMaximum 3D frequency. | 1200 | No data |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) Supports Wireless Display technology over Wi-Fi 802.11n. Thanks to it, a monitor or TV equipped with the same technology does not require a cable to connect. | No data | |
Supported monitorsThe maximum number of monitors that can be connected to the integrated video core at the same time. |
3 |
RAM
| Maximum RAM Amount of RAM that can be installed on the motherboard with this processor. | 32 | No data |
| Supported type of RAM The type of RAM depends on its frequency and timings (speed), availability, price. | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 | |
| RAM Channels The multi-channel memory architecture increases data transfer speed. On desktop platforms, two-channel, three-channel and four-channel modes are available. | 2 | |
| RAM bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
ECC memory Support for error-correcting memory that is used in servers. Usually more expensive than usual and requires more expensive server components. However, second-hand server processors, Chinese motherboards and ECC memory sticks, which are sold relatively cheaply in China, have become widespread. |
No data | No data |
PCI
| PCI-E Computer bus version of PCI Express. The bandwidth and power limit depend on the version. There is backward compatibility. | 3 | No data |
| PCI | 1×16, 2×8, 1×8 2×4 | 1×16, 2×8, 1×8 2×4 |
| Number of PCI lanes | No data | 1×16, 2×8, 1×8 2×4 |
Data security
AES-NI The AES command set extension speeds up applications that use appropriate encryption. |
No data | No data |
| Intel® Secure Key An RDRAND instruction that allows you to create a high performance random number generator. | No data | No data |
Decoration
| Dimensions | No data | No data |
| Supported sockets | No data | No data |
| Maximum processors per motherboard | No data | No data |
Which is better
Intel Core i5-3320M
- On average, gaming performance is 10% better.
- The speed of work in office applications and browsers is increased by 12%.
