Testseek.co.uk have collected 83 expert reviews of the AMD Fusion A8-3850 2.9GHz Socket FM1 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD Fusion A8-3850 2.9GHz Socket FM1.
July 2011
Experts 84% 83 Reviews
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We can’t help but be positive about the AMD A8-3850, as it finally delivers on the promise of integrated graphics that offer a reasonable degree of performance. The APU proved to be capable of playing our test games smoothly at low and medium resolutio...
At last, integrated graphics that are worthy of the name,
With AMD's next generation of APU technology fast approaching, it's not that futureproof.
Integrated graphics are usually dismissed as not worth the effort for users with anything but the most modest needs; AMD's new APUs kick that idea into touch. ...
The Lynx platform is impressive, but what we're seeing is par for the course from AMD. What the part lacks in raw computing power, in makes up for with a (relatively) powerful integrated graphics processor. Will it be enough? If you're on a tight budge...
Offers strong multicore performance and budget gaming at a reasonable price
Doesn't outperform its Intel equivalent on many standard programs
sBudget gamers in particular should be excited about AMD's new family of APU desktop chips due to their strong 3D performance. We'd hoped to see faster graphics processing in Photoshop CS5 as well, but Intel's standard CPU performance superiority seems
Abstract: Earlier this month we previewed AMD's Llano architecture in a notebook environment. Now we have the desktop version with a 100 W TDP. How much additional performance can the company procure with a loftier thermal ceiling and higher clocks? A8-3850 Make...
Slightly immature drivers, Concerns remain about FM1's lifespan
The AMD A8-3850 Fusion APU is the current top-end desktop Llano chip, and is a bit of a doozy. Last month saw the launch of the first Llano Fusion chips from AMD on the notebook side, the AMD A8-3500M, and if that isn't enough alliteration for you we'v...
Abstract: A couple of weeks back, AMD released the notebook portion of their Llano platform, dubbed ‘Sabine’, which we explained in detail . This left many people wondering when the desktop variant of Llano would be released, and how it would perform compare...
Low power consumption for desktops, DirectX 11 graphics onboard, Performance stands up to Intel's offering, Budget oriented pricing
Clock speeds lower than Intel's, Yet another socket (FM1)
The AMD A8-3850 APU belongs to the 'Lynx' Fusion A-Series class of processors. Our tests found that AMD supporters and games fans are in for a treat. ...
The new APU from AMD is sure to be a hit with gamers as most entry level games do not require a separate graphics card anymore. PrintCommentEmailDiggDel.icio.usRedditTwitter ...
