Processor comparison
AMD A6-3500 vs Intel Atom Z3770
AMD
AMD A6-3500
AMD Socket FM1
2100 MHz
3 cores
Aug 2011
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Atom Z3770
Intel BGA1380
1467 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2013
MOBILE
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- AMD A6-3500114%
- Intel Atom Z3770100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- AMD A6-3500125%
- Intel Atom Z3770100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- AMD A6-3500103%
- Intel Atom Z3770100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-3500
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 25% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- Around 14% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Atom Z3770
- 57 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the AMD A6-3500
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD A6-3500 | Intel Atom Z3770 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| 3DNow! | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| CnQ | | |
| NX bit | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| Turbo Core | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| EIST | | |
| XD bit | | |
| BPT | | |
Architecture
| AMD A6-3500 | Intel Atom Z3770 |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD LLano | Intel_Silvermont |
| Market | Desktop | Mobile |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Llano | Bay Trail-T |
| Release Date | Aug 2011 | Sep 2013 |
Cores
| AMD A6-3500 | Intel Atom Z3770 |
|---|
| Cores | 3 | 4 |
| Threads | 3 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 6530D | HD Graphics |
Cache
| AMD A6-3500 | Intel Atom Z3770 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 0 KB | 0 KB |
Physical
| AMD A6-3500 | Intel Atom Z3770 |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket FM1 | Intel BGA1380 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | unknown |
| Package | uPGA | FC-BGA1380 |
| Die Size | 228mm² | unknown |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| AMD A6-3500 | Intel Atom Z3770 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2100 MHz | 1467 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 2400 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Voltage | 1.4125 V | unknown |
| TDP | 65 W | 8 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD A6-35002400 points
- Intel Atom Z37701440 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD A6-35006300 points
- Intel Atom Z37703520 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- AMD A6-35002948
- Intel Atom Z37702835
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- AMD A6-35001153
- Intel Atom Z3770922
points - higher is better