Synthetic tests

3DMark Vantage

We begin our tests starting from the benchmark produced by Futuremark, 3DMark Vantage. The test was done by selecting only the two-step related to the CPU and the performance preset setting. 

The new CPU manufactured by AMD goes in the last place not far from Intel's i3-2100. In all three results, the A8-3850 is lower than the Intel counterpart performance and the "older" quad-core and hexa-core AMD solutions.

PCMark Vantage

We continue with the other benchmark from Futuremark, the PCMark Vantage. In this case we have selected only the PCMark Suite.

Also in this Futuremark benchmark the new A8-3850 Llano processor gives the lowest value, being very close to an Intel i3-2100, separated by a handful of points.

AIDA64 EXTREME ENGINEERING

Moving on to FinalWire software.

We launch the benchmark related to memory and cache, noting that with regard to latency, a lower value equals better performance.

We begin by analyzing the memory and cache read speed data. In this case, the new AMD is positioned about mid-table, giving a good result on the read speed of memory and L1 cache. As we see the third level cache result is not present because not present in this processor. Good also the memory read value due to higher operating frequencies than previous AMD CPUs.

Let's move to data writing in memory; even in this case, the A8-3850 is positioned in mid-table and is faster in memory writing of other AMD and Intel solutions.The figure in the cache writing, however, is inferior to other solutions.
Moving to the copy test; as in previous cases the AMD A8-3850, operating at a frequency of 2.9 GHz, is positioned in mid-table giving a good result for the copy in memory.Finally the test on latencies expressed in nanoseconds; here the AMD A8-3850 is more powerful than many solutions of both companies.PassMark Performance Test 7Let's launch the CPU benchmark utility inside the Passmark Performance Test and analize the data obtained.We begin to analyze the data starting with the "CPU Mark"; the new AMD A8-3850 is ranked fourth, leaving behind even the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T, the jewel of AMD.In the immediately following graphs, those relating to floating point and integer calculations and prime number search the AMD A8-3850 is positioned at the top by giving high rate concerning the search of prime numbers and integer calculations; this solution is only surpassed in floating point calculations.Looking at the graph on the physics calculation, the string-sorting and data compression as well as that of CPU Encryption and SSE we note that the AMD A8-3850 is placed in last place, indeed in this case all other solutions are found more efficient.
Data compression & Multimedia Test7zip 9.20Let's move to the benchmarks related to compression, decompression and multimedia files from a known program to manage archives: 7zip.Let's launch the tool of performance measurement and verify the values, expressed in MIPS, the software reports.The AMD A8-3850 is ranked second-last between Intel i5-750 and the Intel i3-2100, which occupies the last position.Looking at the results we see that during decompression this CPU shows a value higher than that found by i5-750.WINRAR 4 Beta 3The Winrar benchmark consists of the compression of a software predefined file, reporting a value in KB/s.

In this benchmark the new AMD holds the last position recording a value well below counterparts.CINEBENCH 11.5Let's launch Cinebench 11.5, able to test the performance of a CPU by handling and processing of images.This software, as well as version 10, is highly parallelized and takes full advantage of all processors in the system.
The new CPU occupies the secondlast position not much far by AMD Phenom II 945, quad-core processor operating at 3.0 GHzCINEBENCH 10Also this benchmark uses full multicore technologies.Let's analyze the recorded data.
Even in this case, the A8-3850 occupies the secondlast position betweer the Intel i3-2100 and the AMD Phenom II 945.X264 HD BENCHMARKThis benchmark enables the assessment of performance by converting a chosen file in the x264 format.This operation is carried out in four phases by two steps each.
As in the previous test the new AMD solution occupies the secondlast position by giving the average of 64.61 FPS in the first run and 18.8 in the second run.HandBrakeLet's launch Handbrake with the task of transforming a 698MB MP4 movie verifying which processor needs less time to complete the operation; in this case a lower value on the graph indicates a superior performance.
In this test, the AMD A8-3850 took more time than the other processors to convert the file to MP4.His performance is still very close to that recorded by AMD Phenom II 945.Considerations on CPU testCompared to the tested processors the A8-3850 is usually positioned just below a Phenom X4 II with similar frequency, against which benefits of a larger quantity of L2 cache (an advantage in some applications), but the lacks of the L3 cache, often a penalizing factor. Compared to the Intel counterpartit is placed just above to a dual core Sandy Bridge without HT. As expected the A8-3850 CPU computational performance are not exceptional, but are aligned with those of the previous generation despite the lack of L3 cache and slightly lower frequencies. As we will see in the following tests, the strength of Llano is the integrated GPU.GPU TestHaving analyzed and reported on the CPU tests let's move to those relating to the integrated graphics, the 6550D Radeon HD IGP.The tests were carried out by setting the memory frequency on 1333MHz and 1866MHz.Synthetic tests: 3DMark VantageSynthetic benchmark developed by Futuremark, necessarily requires the presence in the system of a video card with support for DirectX 10 API and a Windows Vista or 7 operating system. The benchmark consists of 6 separate tests: 4 focused on the GPU and 2 on the CPU. The tests are performed in up to 4 presets configured by Futuremark, characterized by a different level of workload in order to better reproduce the typical scenario of use of your system depending on the hardware configuration in use. The software allows you to set the Entry, Performance, High and Extreme configuration. The tests were done only in Entry and performance mode.As expected the integrated GPU set the maximum value both with the RAM at clocked 1333MHz that at 1866MHz.The gap with the HD 6450 discrete graphics card, which earns the third place is marked.

Graphic tests: STALKER, Lost Planet 2

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

STALKER: Call of Pripyat is a first-person shooter of post-apocalyptic science fiction genre, developed by GSC Game World and published October 2, 2009 (February 5, 2010 in Europe).It is the third installment of the series and is placed chronologically after the events of STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, the founder of the saga. STALKER: Clear Sky, the second chapter, is the prequel. Like the previous ones, STALKER: Call of Pripyat was developed with the proprietary engine X-Ray. A group of Stalkers reached for the first time the central core of the entire Zone, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station.The already harsh situation in the area is complicated and there is a real risk of a catastrophe. A great power is abnormally changing areas, there are still areas to be considered safe, but for most the whole area is now full of strange anomalies. Many of the Stalkers and the other inhabitants of the area have died as a result of these changes, while new areas appear anywhere in the territory. The area is now very unstable, what to do to stop the anomalies? The game supports DirectX 10.1.

The AMD HD 6550D is faster than the counterpart giving higher levels than any other integrated cards.

The 1866 memory has a serious impact on performance at 1280x1024 resolution.

Let's see instead the results recorded by running the benchmark using DirectX 10.

In this case the difference is even more pronounced, because the memories at 1866MHz increases the performance in the range of about 8 FPS at 1680x1050 resolution.

Lost Planet 2

Lost Planet 2 is a game produced and developed by Capcom and released from Halifax for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. It was initially to be released in early 2010, but Capcom has put off the end of 2010. The game is set 10 years after the adventure of Wayne Holden on Lost Planet, and things have changed: Thanks to the efforts of Wayne and his friends, EDN III, the planet where the game is played, began a slow terraforming process, which has caused a drastic climate change. In fact, if in Lost Planet 1, the planet was only arctic, there are now desert areas, areas with dense tropical jungles, areas with warmer climates, etc.. But this has not brought peace, indeed, now that the world is more populated by humans, they are again divided into bands and real snow pirate clans involved a constant and perpetual civil war for control of the planet and the EN-T, the liquid substance used by humans as fuel for their technology, both from the Akrid, the indigenous creatures of EDN III, which are a perennial problem for humans as they are very aggressive and difficult to kill.

Also in this case, the data speak for themselves, the IGP integrated into the A8-3850 recorded good values earning the podium both with the memory at 1333MHz and at 1866MHz.

Note how the gap with the solutions offered by Intel is very marked and leave no doubt as to which solution is most efficient.