i3-4330TE vs A8-3800
Aggregate performance score
A8-3800 outperforms i3-4330TE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2240 | 2248 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Llano (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| Release date | 30 June 2011 (13 years ago) | 11 May 2014 (10 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 4 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Die size | 228 mm2 | 177 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,178 million | 1,400 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Compatibility
Information on A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FM1 | 1150 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon HD 6550D | Intel HD 4600 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.33 | 1.31 |
| Recency | 30 June 2011 | 11 May 2014 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 35 Watt |
A8-3800 has a 1.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.
i3-4330TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE.
Should you still have questions on choice between A8-3800 and Core i3-4330TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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