AMD 3850
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 1.3 - 1.3 GHz
Socket: AM1
TDP: 25W
AMD 3850
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
1.3 - 1.3 GHz
Socket
AM1
TDP
25W
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Overview
The AMD 3850 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the AM1 socket with a 25W TDP — about 6.3W per core. Integrated Radeon HD 8280 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks span 1.3GHz base to 1.3GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components. AMD backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 25 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | AM1 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Jaguar |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 8280 |
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