A8-3520M vs Pentium 4410Y
A8-3520M
Pentium 4410Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A8-3520M is positioned at rank 806 and the Pentium 4410Y is on rank 618, so the Pentium 4410Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3520M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4410Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3520M | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3520M | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-3520M and Pentium 4410Y
A8-3520M
The A8-3520M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,441 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium 4410Y
The Pentium 4410Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-3520M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 4410Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3520M has 2 more cores. The A8-3520M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 4410Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3520M scores 1,441 against the Pentium 4410Y's 1,435 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-3520M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3520M vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4410Y.
| Feature | A8-3520M | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB SmartCache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,441 | 1,435 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 255 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3520M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4410Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3520M | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3520M) / not specified (Pentium 4410Y). The A8-3520M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Pentium 4410Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3520M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3520M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | A8-3520M | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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