AMD A8-3800
About processor
The AMD A8-3800 processor is a solid choice for budget-conscious desktop users looking for a reliable and efficient CPU. With a 32nm technology, 4 cores, and 4 threads, this processor offers smooth performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, word processing, and multimedia consumption. The integrated Radeon HD 6550D graphics also provide decent visuals for light gaming and video streaming.
One of the highlights of the A8-3800 is its energy efficiency, with a TDP of just 65W. This means lower power consumption and less heat output, making it a great option for users looking to build a quiet and energy-efficient system.
In terms of performance, the AMD A8-3800 processor holds up well for its price range. It boasts a Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 290 and a Multi-Core score of 890, which is respectable for everyday computing tasks and even some light multitasking.
Overall, the AMD A8-3800 processor is a strong contender in the budget CPU market, offering decent performance, energy efficiency, and integrated graphics capabilities. It's a solid choice for users looking to build a reliable and affordable desktop computer.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
June 2011
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
A8-3800
Code Name
Llano
Generation
A8 (Llano)
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 2.7 GHz
L1 Cache
128 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Multiplier
24.0x
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket FM1
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Transistors
1,178 million
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Radeon HD 6550D
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
290
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
890
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
315
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
907
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1072
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2005
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core