A8-3820

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A8-3820

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A8-3820 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,244 Rank: 1607
Rank Name Score Visual
1603 Celeron 3865U 4,246
+0%
1604 Celeron N2820 4,246
+0%
1605 Celeron 1037U 4,244
+0%
1606 Core 2 Duo E6750 4,244
+0%
1607 A8-3820 4,244
1608 Celeron G540 4,242
+-0%
1609 Pentium E5500 4,242
+-0%
1610 Pentium G645T 4,242
+-0%
1611 Pentium 3805U 4,241
-0.1%
1612 Athlon II X2 B24 4,241
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A8-3820 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,396 Rank: 1468
Rank Name Score Visual
1464 Phenom 9150e 4,397
+0%
1465 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,397
+0%
1466 Core i7-2637M 4,396
+0%
1467 Core M-5Y71 4,396
+0%
1468 A8-3820 4,396
1469 Core i3-3120M 4,395
+-0%
1470 Core i5-661 4,395
+-0%
1471 Core i7-5500U 4,394
+-0%
1472 Core i5-3320M 4,394
+-0%
1473 Phenom II X3 710 4,394
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A8-3820 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,142 Rank: 1642
Rank Name Score Visual
1638 Core i5-3339Y 4,143
+0%
1639 Core 2 Duo T9400 4,143
+0%
1640 Xeon E5506 4,142
+0%
1641 Celeron E3500 4,142
+0%
1642 A8-3820 4,142
1643 Intel Core i3-390M 4,137
-0.1%
1644 FX-9800P 4,137
-0.1%
1645 Pentium 2127U 4,133
-0.2%
1646 Core i3-2350M 4,132
-0.2%
1647 Athlon II X4 620 4,131
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A8-3820 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,525 Rank: 1347
Rank Name Score Visual
1343 Pentium G2020 4,525
+0%
1344 Core i3-7020U 4,525
+0%
1345 Phenom II X4 830 4,525
+0%
1346 Core i5-3427U 4,525
+0%
1347 A8-3820 4,525
1348 Phenom II X4 900e 4,525
+0%
1349 Phenom II X4 820 4,525
+0%
1350 Athlon II X4 645 4,524
+-0%
1351 Pentium 5405U 4,524
+-0%
1352 Pentium 4417U 4,524
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A8-3820 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,521 Rank: 1209
Rank Name Score Visual
1205 Core i3-6100TE 4,521
+0%
1206 Core i3-3220 4,521
+0%
1207 Phenom II X4 910e 4,521
+0%
1208 Core i5-670 4,521
+0%
1209 A8-3820 4,521
1210 Core i3-2130 4,520
+-0%
1211 Core i3-2125 4,520
+-0%
1212 Core i5-4210M 4,520
+-0%
1213 Core i3-4150T 4,520
+-0%
1214 Core i5-6260U 4,519
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A8-3820 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,510 Rank: 1340
Rank Name Score Visual
1336 A8-3870K 4,511
+0%
1337 Core i3-2370M 4,510
+0%
1338 Xeon X5450 4,510
+0%
1339 A10-9620P 4,510
+0%
1340 A8-3820 4,510
1341 Celeron G4930T 4,509
+-0%
1342 Pentium G3240 4,509
+-0%
1343 Pentium G3220 4,509
+-0%
1344 Pentium 4415U 4,509
+-0%
1345 Core i3-4010U 4,509
+-0%

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A8-3820 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD A8-3820 remains a relic of the early 2010s, representing a transitional era in desktop computing where integrated graphics and multi-core efficiency began to gain prominence. Launched in December 2011, this processor is now over 14 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. While it was once a compelling option for budget-conscious users needing basic multitasking and media playback, its performance today is significantly outdated compared to modern CPUs.

The A8-3820 is built on AMD’s Llano architecture, fabricated on a 32 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with a turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz. Despite its age, the chip integrates a Radeon HD 6550D GPU, which, while modest by today’s standards, offers basic graphics acceleration and support for multiple displays. The processor supports DDR3 memory at up to 1866 MT/s via a dual-channel interface and is compatible with the Socket FM1 platform, which has long since been phased out.

In terms of performance, the A8-3820 achieves an overall Passmark score of 4244, ranking it #1605 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 4142, placing it #1640, and its multicore score is 4396, ranking #1466. These results indicate that while the A8-3820 can still handle light productivity tasks and older software, it falls far behind contemporary processors in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. For instance, it trails the top-ranked Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX by a staggering margin of over 9000 points in overall score.

Despite its limitations, the A8-3820's 65 W TDP reflects an emphasis on power efficiency for its time, and its integrated GPU allows it to function in systems without a discrete graphics card. However, with no support for modern instruction sets like AVX2 or AVX-512, and lacking features such as ECC memory support, the A8-3820 is no longer suitable for modern computing demands. It remains a viable option only for retro builds, educational purposes, or in niche scenarios where legacy compatibility is required.

In conclusion, the AMD A8-3820 is a product of its time—a capable budget processor in the early 2010s but now obsolete in the current computing landscape. Its real-world performance is constrained by outdated architecture, limited cache (1 MB L2 per core and 0.122 MiB L1), and a lack of support for modern technologies. While it may still run basic operating systems and applications, it is not recommended for any new builds or demanding workloads.
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AMD A8-3820

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A8-3820
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Llano
Socket: Socket FM1
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 228 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

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