A8-3820 vs Core i5-2415M

	A8-3820	Core i5-2415M
Category	Laptop	Laptop
Target	mid-range	mid-range
Socket Compatibility	FM1	BGA1023
Integrated Graphics
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	0 %	0 %
Year	2011 Model	2011 Model
Price	85 USD	225 USD
Number of Cores	4 Cores	2 Cores
Number of Threads	4 Threads	4 Threads
Core Frequency	2.5 GHz	2.9 GHz
Boost Frequency	2.8 GHz	2.9 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	2.8 GHz	2.9 GHz
Power Consumption	65 W	35 W
Manufacturing Process	32 nm	32 nm
L3 Cache	4 MB	3 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	32 GB	16 GB
Price-Value Score	100 %	27.9 %
Speed Score	36 %	0 %
Productivity Score	26 %	0 %
Gaming Score	62 %	0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	68.6 %	68.6 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	34.3 %	34.3 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	17.1 %	17.1 %

Armed with 4 cores, the A8-3820 outmatches the Core i5-2415M, which has 2 cores, in the multi-threaded quests of the digital realm. A base clock speed of 2.9GHz propels the Core i5-2415M to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Core i5-2415M ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The Core i5-2415M sips power at just 35W, a testament to its efficiency.

A8-3820

Pros

• A fair trade at $85, worthy of any merchant.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• It's got the average multitasking mojo, not quite ready for a boss fight.
• All-core base speed's not quite at warp speed.
• All-core boost speed's not breaking any speedrun records.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.
• General gaming performance? Don't expect to play on ultra settings.

Core i5-2415M

Pros

• Conserve your energy reserves with a mere 35W power draw.
• Embark on your quests with a CPU Cooler included, sparing you from extra expenses of $25-$90.

Cons

• At $225, this CPU's price tag isn't winning any loot boxes.
• Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.
• Boost clock speed of 2.9GHz? More like a sidekick than a hero.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.