A8-3820 vs i3-7100H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100H
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.17
+58.4%
A8-3820
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.37

Core i3-7100H outperforms A8-3820 by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18472228
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency5.841.99
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-H (2017)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size126 mm2228 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FM1
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100H and A8-3820. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7100H and A8-3820. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630AMD Radeon HD 6550D
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7100H and A8-3820 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100H and A8-3820.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-7100H 2.17
+58.4%
A8-3820 1.37

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.

i3-7100H 3430
+57.8%
A8-3820 2174

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 1.37
Integrated graphics card 3.10 1.04
Recency 3 January 2017 20 December 2011
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i3-7100H has a 58.4% higher aggregate performance score, 198.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

A8-3820, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i3-7100H is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3820 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-7100H is a notebook processor while A8-3820 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7100H and A8-3820, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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