AMD A8-3500M vs Intel Celeron 2970M

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Performance
A8-3500M
2,2476% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M1% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 1% better performance than the A8-3500M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-3500M
No data available
Celeron 2970M
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Summary

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About the AMD A8-3500M CPU

The AMD A8-3500M is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2011. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Llano microarchitecture. The A8-3500M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 6620G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-3500M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-3500M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A8-3500M features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1500.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A8-3500M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 6620G. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A8-3500M has the 590th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.07% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Celeron 2970M CPU

The Intel Celeron 2970M is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 2970M is compatible with FCPGA946 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron 2970M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron 2970M features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2970M does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2970M has the 589th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA8--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2011--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-3500M
2,2476% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M1% better
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Celeron 2970M has 1% better performance than the A8-3500M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-3500M is ranked 590th with a score of 2,247, and the Celeron 2970M is ranked 589th with a score of 2,272.5.

Performance per dollar
A8-3500M
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Celeron 2970M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A8-3500M and the Celeron 2970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:A8-3500M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A8-5557M2,318+3%
Core i5-3339Y2,313+3%
Core M-5Y10c2,311+3%
PRO A12-9800B2,275+1%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5+1%
A8-3500M2,247
A8-4500M2,243-0%
FX-75002,236.5-0%
A10-4655M2,236-0%
Core i5-450M2,222-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,247
2,272.5
(+1.13%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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900
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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164
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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85
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
620
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
231
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,410
1,501
(+6.45%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
822
1,245
(+51.46%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Process Size32 nm22 nm
Transistors1,178 million960 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
SeriesA8--
MicroarchitectureLlano--
CodenameLlano--
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed1500.0 MHz2200.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.4 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier15.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1 MB512 KB
L3 Cache--2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
SocketAMD Socket FS1FCPGA946
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W37 W
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecA8-3500MCeleron 2970M
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 6620G--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, Power Now!, NX bit, AMD-V--

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.