A8-3820 vs FirePro A320

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Aggregate performance score

FirePro A320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.41

A8-3820 outperforms A320 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FirePro A320 and A8-3820 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22342225
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.291.99
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date7 August 2012 (12 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FirePro A320 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache192K128 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2228 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on FirePro A320 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 configuration11
SocketFM2FM1
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FirePro A320 and A8-3820. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FirePro A320 and A8-3820 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FirePro A320 and A8-3820. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardFireProAMD Radeon HD 6550D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FirePro A320 and A8-3820.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

FirePro A320 1.41
A8-3820 1.42
+0.7%

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.

FirePro A320 2153
A8-3820 2174
+1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.41 1.42
Recency 7 August 2012 20 December 2011
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 65 Watt

FirePro A320 has an age advantage of 7 months.

A8-3820, on the other hand, has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 53.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FirePro A320 and A8-3820.


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Community ratings

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