E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 vs E1-2500 with Radeon HD 8240: comparison

Comparison of E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 and E1-2500 with Radeon HD 8240: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 has more cores (4 vs 2) and more threads (4 vs 2).

At the same time, E1-2500 with Radeon HD 8240 has a higher base clock (1.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz).

Both processors match on: TDP (15 W), process node (28 nm), memory channels (1).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterE2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280E1-2500 with Radeon HD 8240
Cores / threads 4 / 4 2 / 2
TDP 15 W 15 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 8280 AMD Radeon HD 8240

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter E2-3800 with Radeon HD 8280 E1-2500 with Radeon HD 8240
General
Codename Kabini Kabini
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line AMD E2-Series APU for Laptops AMD E1-Series APU for Laptops
Product family AMD E-Series Processors AMD E-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Base clock 1.3 GHz 1.4 GHz
L1 cache 128 KB —
L2 cache 2 MB 1 MB
TDP 15 W 15 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 —
Memory channels 1 1
Max memory speed 1.6 GHz —
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 8280 AMD Radeon HD 8240
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 450 MHz —
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FT3 FT3
TJUNCTION 90 °C —
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) EM3800IBJ44HM EM2500BJ23HM

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