Phenom X4 9350e vs A8-3500M

Aggregate performance score

A8-3500M
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.88
Phenom X4 9350e
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.00
+13.6%

Phenom X4 9350e outperforms A8-3500M by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-3500M and Phenom X4 9350e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25612471
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD A-Seriesno data
Power efficiency2.381.46
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date14 June 2011 (13 years ago)July 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-3500M and Phenom X4 9350e basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size228 mm2285 mm2
Number of transistors1,178 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A8-3500M and Phenom X4 9350e compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFS1AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3500M and Phenom X4 9350e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6620Gno data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3500M and Phenom X4 9350e are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3500M and Phenom X4 9350e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 6620G (444 MHz)no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A8-3500M 0.88
Phenom X4 9350e 1.00
+13.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A8-3500M 1400
Phenom X4 9350e 1590
+13.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.88 1.00
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

A8-3500M has a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

Phenom X4 9350e, on the other hand, has a 13.6% higher aggregate performance score.

The Phenom X4 9350e is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3500M in performance tests.

Be aware that A8-3500M is a notebook processor while Phenom X4 9350e is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-3500M and Phenom X4 9350e, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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