AMD A4-3300 VS AMD A4-5300

Today we are going to compare the two low cost APU's from AMD.

NOTE:-
APU ( ACCELERATED PROCESSING UNIT) = CPU ( CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT ) + GPU (GRAPHIC PROCESSING UNIT)


To start off with the specifications:-

Key Features of AMD 2.5 GHz FM1 uPGA A4 3300 Processor :-  $39.99

2.5 GHz Clock Speed
FM1 uPGA Socket Type
65 W Maximum TDP
2 Cores
32 nm Manufacturing Process
Integrated Graphics
128 KB (L1)
512 KB (L2)

Key Features of AMD 3.4 GHz FM2 A4-5300 Processor :-   $54.99


2 Cores
Desktop Processors
3.4 GHz Clock Speed
FM2 Socket Type
DDR3-1866 Memory
32 nm Manufacturing Process
Integrated Graphics
96 KB (L1)
512 KB (L2)

Both the processors are dual core's processors. But one thing to be noted down is the frequency difference between the two. The AMD 5300 is clocked at much higher frequency than the AMD 3300. Will the extra clock provide the boost and required power to the APU, we will see this later.

1) First we start with the motherboard socket :-

Socket FM1 is for AMD's 1st generation APUs (CPU core + GPU core) known as Llano. Socket FM2 is for AMD's 2nd generation APUs called Trinity.  Trinity will also be used by the upcoming Richland APU later this year and the highly anticipated Kaveri APU that is supposed to be released in 2014 (maybe early 2015). Socket FM1 is dead and Llano APUs will not fit in socket FM2.

2) Second we move on to clock frequency :-


As we can clearly see the A4-5300 is the clear winner with clock of 3.4 Ghz whereas it's 2.5 Ghz in case of A4-3300. This means that the A4-5300 will execute the instructions quickly as compared to A4-3300. But, note that this is not always the true case, sometimes a processor with lower clock can beat a processor with higher clock. it just depends upon the benchmarks.


3) Third is the TDP :- 

TDP stand for thermal design power. It is the maximum amount of power the cooling system in a computer is required to dissipate. The TDP is typically not the most power the chip could ever draw, such as by a power virus, but rather the maximum power that it would draw when running "real applications".


Note:-
Lower the TDP the less power will the processor need to dissipate the heat in the surrounding and vice versa. Usually lower TDP is associated with processors having low power, whereas higher in the processors with large processing power.

The lower the TDP the better is for the CPU and power conservation.

4) Fourth is Cache :-

A CPU cache is a cache used by the central processing unit of a computer to reduce the average time to access memory.


If you want more information on cache please click here :- Cache along with levels

5) Fifth and the final is the GPU :- 

AMD A4-3300 :-


The graphics unit, implemented on the AMD A4-3300M, is Radeon HD 6480G, clocked at 444 MHz. The HD 6480G incorporates 240 shader units, which can be used for 3D graphics acceleration, as well as for acceleration of non-graphics applications.
In addition to CPU cores and the graphics processing unit, the A4-Series 3300M includes Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 3.0, used for acceleration of video decoding, as well as memory and PCI Express 2.0 controllers. On-chip DDR3 memory controller has two channels, and it supports standard and low-voltage memory with data rates up to 1333 MHz.


AMD A4-5300 :-


The GPU on the AMD A4-5300 is HD 7480D which is a higher version of HD 6480G which is clocked at 723 Mhz. This means the performance of the HD 7480D is approximately 19% more than the HD 6480G.



Conclusion:-

Thought both of the processors are bang for the buck, the AMD A4-5300 is a clear winner as it is newer version. The AMD offers complete ang for the buck as there is no need to buy a discrete graphics cards. There processors are good if you want to play some old games 2000-2008 , and the APU are also capable of playing HD videos which makes it a greater choice for the low budget PC. 

Intel Core i7-4770K Listed By Dutch Retailer for Preorder

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A Chinese web-site has complete review published a review of Intel Corp.’s Core i7-4770K “Haswell” microprocessor that covers performance in different applications. If the review is to be believed, then the new micro-architecture has no obvious benefits compared to the existing chips. It looks like the main benefit of Haswell chips against the existing generation lies only in the integrated graphics.

Just as expected, thanks to the highly-parallel architecture of its general-purpose cores, Intel Core i7-4770K (with HyperThreading enabled) microprocessor does offer substantial performance advantage over existing Core i7-3770K microprocessor in applications that traditionally benefit from multi-core chips, according to a review published by ChinaDaily web-site. Besides, the new Haswell micro-architecture has a completely reworked memory controller.




Intel Core i7-4770K central processing units shows noticeable performance advantage against predecessor in Fritz Chess and MediaCoder benchmarks, but its performance is generally in line with its predecessor. The chip’s speed is behind the Core i7-3770K in some applications, including WinRAR.

Even though Intel Core i-series 4000-family “Haswell” chips do not necessarily shine in all types of tests, this could be attributed to early mainboard/BIOS revisions and/or software and drivers versions. Besides, in new applications tailored for the latest chips, Haswell will offer better results thanks to new AVX2 and FMA3 instructions.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

AMD launched a couple of new Piledriver-based CPUs in the last month, and here they are the FX-4350 and FX-6350 .

While rumors float that AMD could be purchased by its chief rival Intel, AMD is trying to go about its daily business of selling computer chips. To that end, the company has introduced two new processors, while dropping the price on a number of others.
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The new CPUs are part of the FX family of performance chips. The FX-4350 consists of four "Vishera" cores each clocked at 4.2GHZ, with a turbo frequency of 4.3GHz, while the FX-6350 has six cores running at 3.9GHz and 4.2GHz in turbo mode. Each new processor has a TDP of 125 watts — far higher than the 95 watts of the FX-4300 and FX-6300 — and features 8MB of L3 cache. The FX-4350 is priced at $122, and the FX-6350 would set you back $10 more.

The day after AMD announced these new processors, it disclosed that it was reducing the price on 10 older chips, including the ones that the new CPUs are replacing. The FX-4300 is now $14 cheaper, at $108, while the FX-6300 is $20 less, at $112. A third FX processor, the eight-core FX-8320, is now $153, down $16 from its original price.

A half-dozen A series processors have also seen their prices trimmed — $10 off in the case of the A6-5400K, A8-5500, and A8-5600K. The biggest reduction comes to the A6-3600, which gets an 18.9 percent reduction to $77. The ancient (in processor terms) Phenom II X4 965 BE also gets a cut, from $91 to $81.

Does Everyone Need a Computer?

''SHOULD I learn to program?'' and ''Do I have to learn to program?'' are two variants of the question probably most asked by people testing the waters of computer ownership. The answer usually boils down to an emphatic ''that depends..., but probably not.''

The professed need to learn programming has become an adjunct of that now all-too-familiar term ''computer literacy.'' Somehow the idea of being computer illiterate has been foisted upon the public as a handicap and horror that in today's world of high technology may be even worse than being illiterate in the traditional sense of the word. But the analogy is a false one that has gained acceptance because of fear of the unknown or paying too much heed to ''authorities'' who are either recent converts to computerdom or its purveyors.

True, computers are part and parcel of our daily lives now. Personal computers will be even more so in the near future, certainly at work, although perhaps not quite as vital a part of the home as the advertising would have us believe. And, true, a computer without programs is as useful as a rusty fishhook in the middle of the Gobi.

But does this mean that whoever wants to use a computer must also write the software for it? Would someone purchasing an automobile for a cross-country trip first study cartography, then proceed to obtain aerial and satellite photographs of the proposed route, and finally draw a detailed map for the whole journey? Hardly. It is far easier to go to the A.A.A. and get standard maps or that organization's special trip sheets.

Cartography is fascinating. So, for that matter, is the writing of software. But most people have to consider how much time they can spare for such an undertaking. It is not for nothing that programmers speak of software development in terms of man-years, and it is not uncommon for programmers to put in 12- to 14- hour days trying to finish a project. Do you have that kind of time to spare?

Obviously, not all program development time is measured in man- years. One could no doubt write a program for generating anagrams in a couple of days, though it would take the average neophyte the same couple of days merely to type in the 75 to 100 lines of code required. Not only can a single misplaced colon or parenthesis mark foul up the works, but it often takes an enormous amount of time to discover such a seemingly minor error.

But let me hasten to add that there are at least three good reasons for learning how to program. First, it allows you to develop software that is not available commercially, and in some cases it lets you customize purchased software to serve your specific needs better. Second, programming can be fun. If you enjoy working on puzzles, programming may well turn out to be more pleasurable than solving The Times crossword puzzle or Dr. Crypton's mind-bending puzzle page in Science Digest. Third, there is the intellectual exercise, the honing of logic skills and learning to learn, stressed by pedagogues as a perfect reason to have computers available in schools for pupils from kindergarten age on up.

Valid as all these points may be, their limitations are often overlooked by proponents who get carried away by their enthusiasm. If you were to start learning a programming language such as the increasingly popular C in your spare time, chances are you would be fairly proficient in it within a year. That is a lot of time.

Hiring a programmer to modify existing commercial software to suit your business needs would probably prove to be more effective in terms of cost. Besides, once you have mastered C, you may find another program you want to modify written in Basic. Now there is nothing wrong with learning a second computer language....

Perhaps the most telling argument against the need to learn a computer language to have precisely the software you want is the rapidly increasing selection and gradual improvement in personal computer software. Five years ago, word-processing programs for personal computers did not exist.

Today, I would hazard to guess, more than several hundred brands are available. By the time you became truly proficient at programming, chances are that whatever you set out to write would be available in some form from a software publisher.

There can be no argument with the fact that some people will derive great pleasure from programming. Trying to learn some of the basics of programming to see if you like it is like tinkering with a car as a teen- ager. Some people end up going to engineering school. Others, 20 years later, remember only enough to check the points in the distributor when the engine misses, if the car even has a distributor.

The point is, you cannot argue with the enjoyment and sense of accomplishment programming can bring to those of the right mind-set, and there is only one way to find out if you are one of them.

As to the educational necessity of learning how to program, I find it greatly overstressed. Any day now, I'm sure, some software publisher will bring out a cute little set of red floppies called The Little Computer That Could. This simple 16-disk set will be designed to take the toddler from his first simple Basic subroutine on up through the writing of a ballistics program for ICBM trajectories.

The promise is there. No doubt a few students would even conquer such a program. The vast majority, however, would end up being frustrated by the very machine that could serve them so well in the future.

Most children simply are not going to be ace programmers, and there is no need for them to be. Computers will become as common to this generation as television was to their parents. But the vast majority of parents do not repair television sets, write for television or work in the broadcasting industry in any capacity.

Programming has a place in today's curriculums - for high schools and up - just as civics and chemistry do. Computers are not, however, an all-encompassing and unique educational solution. In fact, though Cicero could never compete with computer games when it comes to ''making learning fun,'' conquering the conjugations of his lost tongue probably makes a lot more sense when it comes to learning to learn than sifting through GOTO statements in Basic, unrelated to our living language.

Mobile Computing and Its Benefits to Industries

We now live in an age where technological breakthroughs happen every day and studies show that the time gap between such innovations will reduce increasingly. This has drastically transformed the way we operate from daily living to industrial activities and every other square of human existence. Computers have taken over most of our tasks which are repetitive in nature. The latest area of computing receiving major attention at the moment is mobile computing. With handheld devices which are as powerful as desktops, our tasks are getting done instantly without much effort. In order to stay on top of the competition, it becomes necessary that we harvest such fruits of technology. With the use of latest technology we can ensure the best efficiency and accuracy which will obviously translate to better products and services to all of humanity and will also give an edge to any industry. In this article, some of the key benefits of adapting a mobile computing model are brought to the fore and as such it should act as a guide for anyone considering this option.

Mobile Workforce

With portable computing systems comes a workforce that is longer required to sit behind a desk in an office. This is especially of relevance to professionals like field service executives who are always traveling. With readily available access to data, they can now take decisions on the go and do not have to waste time coordinating between the office and the field. Other workforces who greatly benefit from such systems are that of the warehousing and medical staff. The ability to move around freely and yet perform tasks opens up a new dimension where wastage of time is a thing of the past.

Increase in Productivity

This is quite obvious when mobile computer systems are considered. Since people can now perform almost all of their duties on the go, a huge amount of time as well as efforts is saved. This saved time and energy can be spent on tackling the problems and challenges that arise during the discourse of one's duties. When waste of time due to traveling is no longer mandatory, efficiency of the workforce will definitely have a positive effect. This will increase the overall productivity of the company and will ultimately contribute to the success of the industry both in terms of profits and recognition.

Improved Decision Making

It is not an arguable fact that access to the required information at the right time is absolutely essential to the process of decision making. With rugged tablet computers that are specifically built for the outdoor conditions, your task force will now be connected to the required data which will increase their ability to take decision which thereby affects their performance in a positive manner.

What Are Barebones PC/Laptop Kits?

What is a barebones PC, and why would anyone want to build their own computer? Most computer enthusiasts want to complete this fun and rewarding project because they understand the potential of the fastest and most advanced components. A machine bought off the shelf may have a fast CPU clock speed, but it may have only a mediocre sound or video card. Some of us want a custom gaming PC or graphic design machine that has more power for these specific computing tasks. Building your own PC or laptop is actually not as intimidating as it may sound; the selected barebones kits will determine the end result.

Build Your Own Barebones PC Desktop

To choose the right barebones PC kits, a buyer first needs to understand the basics of PC hardware and what each component does. These parts include:

-The motherboard and its components

-The central processing unit

-The random access memory

-The PC tower (or case)

The specs of these components determine the built machine's speed and performance. A few questions to ask when comparing barebones kits include:

-How much hard drive space do I need?

-How many USB ports do I want in the case?

-How much RAM is included, and how much more can I add later?

Prices of barebones PC kits can range from $100 to $500, depending on the specs of the components. The processor speed, the number and type of RAM slots, the motherboard features and the versions of each component can all factor into the final price of a barebones PC kit. Many cheap barebones PC kits come with very good quality parts, so price is not always the deciding factor.

Build Your Own Barebones Laptop

Putting together a barebones laptop takes many of the same buyer considerations, although the planning process is somewhat different. The first thing to buy is the notebook itself, which determines the other components to purchase based on compatibility. When selecting a barebones laptop, a few considerations are:

-The hard drive compatibility
-The RAM capacity
-The video and graphics modules
-The number of input/output ports

Some barebones laptops with higher-end graphics/video capabilities and more motherboard features may be priced higher, even if they may not come with an included CPU. The good news is that additional laptop parts are often reasonably priced.

A barebones PC and barebones laptop kit are sets of the needed parts for building a custom machine that will meet the user needs more precisely. Although it take some research and some upfront costs, the effort pays of several times over. Many tech enthusiasts report that computer-building has an addictive quality in some cases.

What are the Top 5 Best DVD Player Software for Windows ?

"What is the best DVD player software for Windows" has become the hottest topic on online world of late! Yes indeed, everyone needs a powerful yet DVD player software. We love movies, and viewing them in a theater with a huge screen and incredible surround sound makes the experience even better. However, with those powerful DVD player software programs, watching DVD movies in the privacy of our own home is also as exciting as going to a movie theater. Just with two speakers, the DVD player software could transform a simple experience into an audio feast for our ears!

Although the web is now bombarded us with DVD player software programs that offer a wide array of features and service, but today I only collect the top 5 DVD player software for Window for your reference, if you are now in urgent need of such a tool.

Top 1: DVD Player

DVD Player coming from Leawo is a DVD player to offer lifelong service for playing DVD discs and IFO files. This DVD player could play back all DVD discs from different regions and countries with quality loss. Preferred subtitles and audio tracks option is available, and superb audio quality is offered to give you cinema sound quality at home thanks to its full support of DTS5.1. Other features like full-screen playback, video/audio setting, clock display are also provided.

Pros: Fully support Windows 8; DTS5.1 guarantees super high quality of stereo output; User-friendly media playback control; Support playback Blu-ray and video in various formats.
Cons: No screen-capture functionality

Top 2: UM Player

UMPlayer has a lot of competitive and promising features. For a free multimedia player, it has a lot of advanced options and yet it is so easy to operate and use. It can also play any media format for both video and audio files. Unique features are included like subtitles search, ability to play and record YouTube, skinable interface, audio/subtitles sync, customizable hotkeys and a lot more.

Pros: Easy to use and has a lot of great features like shoutcast and YouTube integration; Customizable options for file playback; Play all formats; Automatic subtitle download from opensubtitles.org
Cons: Minimal support and documentation

Top 3: VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player is one of the world's favorite open-source video playback software. It has a lot of great features like granular speed controls, frame-by-frame advancement, living recording of streaming videos among other things. It also has customizable toolbars, and supports a wide range of video and audio formats.

Pros: No external codec installation required; Excellent playback quality and stability; Play internet radio and TV; Capture video on webcam; Admirable volume control
Cons: Default interface is not cool and savvy; skin options need improvement; No playback for Blu-ray

Top 4: Real Player

RealPlayer is a full-featured and user friendly video and audio player that delivers great multimedia playback experience. In addition to performing a variety of music and video files without any incompatibility problem, this amazing program also has several extra options that make the user experience much more complete. It has a video-trimming tool that will give you flexibility in video options, as well as allows for sharing with social media sites like Facebook and YouTube.

Pros: A great and functional media player offers solid performance; User-friendly interface; Connect with Facebook and YouTube; Trim video and audio
Cons: Tendency to hang and slow to load video; Lack of video options

Top 5: BS DVD Player

BS DVD player has now returned with a free version, a new interface and great features such as watching YouTube videos, capture frames and even generate thumbnails from certain sequences. It recognizes a wide range of formats, and allows for a wide array of options for video, DVD, audio, radio and TV playback. Actually all types of media files supported.

Pros: Support all video formats including YouTube videos; Easy to use interface; Lightweight and fast; Contain all necessary features for watching HD movies.
Cons: Need to install codec; Install its toolbar into your web browser

Okay, above are the top 5 best DVD player software I collected! There should be more amazing Windows DVD playback software out there, if you guys have some other recommendations, please feel free to leave a message for me to enlarge my collections!