AMD A8-5500 review | 61 facts and highlights
30points
AMD A8-5500
€15
€15
AMD A8-5500
Why is AMD A8-5500 better than the average?
- GPU clock speed?
760MHzvs418.64MHz - L2 cache?
4MBvs2.74MB - L2 core?
1MB/corevs0.45MB/core - Turbo Core version?
3vs2.4
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Intel Core i3-3220
AMD A8-5500
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Intel Core i5-4300Y
AMD A8-5500
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Intel Core i5-3330
AMD A8-5500
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Intel Core i5-3470
AMD A8-5500
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
AMD A8-5500
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Intel Core i7-3820
AMD A8-5500
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AMD A8-7600
AMD A8-5500
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AMD FX-4100
AMD A8-5500
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AMD E1-1200
AMD A8-5500
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AMD Phenom II X4 965
Price comparison
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD A8-5500 | 4x 3,20 GHz | FM2 | €15 | ||
| AMD A8-Series A8- 5500 3,2GHz AD5500OKA4. |
€11 | ||
| AMD A8-5500 (4x 3.20GHz) AD5500OKA44HJ C…AMD A8-5500 (4x 3.20GHz) AD5500OKA44HJ CPU CPU Sockel FM2 #35245 | €9.80 | ||
| AMD A8 Series A8 5500 Sockel FM2 3,20 GH…AMD A8 Series A8 5500 Sockel FM2 3,20 GHz mit Lüfter und Halterung | €9.90 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
AMD A8-5500
1 User reviews
AMD A8-5500
9.0/10
1 User reviews
Features
Value for money
10.0/10
1 votes
Gaming
10.0/10
1 votes
Performance
10.0/10
1 votes
Reliability
10.0/10
1 votes
Energy efficiency
8.0/10
1 votes
Performance
CPU speed
4 x 3.2GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units).
It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3.7GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✖AMD A8-5500
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
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A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
1MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
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More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance.
(Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
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The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
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The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
760MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
760MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
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Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1866MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
21GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
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The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
5.4GT/s
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD A8-5500
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device.
For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✖AMD A8-5500
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD A8-5500
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔AMD A8-5500
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
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Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔AMD A8-5500
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD A8-5500 | 4x 3,20 GHz | FM2 | €15 | ||
| AMD A8-Series A8- 5500 3,2GHz AD5500OKA4…AMD A8-Series A8- 5500 3,2GHz AD5500OKA44HJ Prozessor FM2 + Wärmeleitpaste | €11 | ||
AMD A8-5500 (4x 3.20GHz) AD5500OKA44HJ C…AMD A8-5500 (4x 3. 20GHz) AD5500OKA44HJ CPU CPU Sockel FM2 #35245 |
€9.80 | ||
| AMD A8 Series A8 5500 Sockel FM2 3,20 GH…AMD A8 Series A8 5500 Sockel FM2 3,20 GHz mit Lüfter und Halterung | €9.90 | ||
AMD A8-5500 Full Specifications — CPUAgent
The AMD A8-5500 is a Desktop processor with 4 cores, launched in 2012. It is part of the A8 lineup, using the Piledriver architecture with Socket FM2. The core-count is effectively doubled, to 4 threads. A8-5500 has 4.00MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.2 GHz by default, but can boost up to 3.7 GHz, depending on the workload. AMD is building the A8-5500 on a 32 nm production process. AMD’s processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface. This processor features the (Radeon HD 7560D) integrated graphics solution. This processor can run on motherboards with the following chipsets: A55, A75, A85X.
AMD A8-5500 General
| Manufacturer | AMD |
|---|---|
| Core Family | Trinity |
| Model | A8-5500 |
| Series | AMD A8 |
| Architecture | Trinity |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver |
| Market price | $ 252. 99 |
| Release date | Q3/2012 |
AMD A8-5500 Benchmarks
| CPU Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| CPU Threads | 4 |
| Core Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Core Count | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
| Hyperthreading | No |
| L1 Cache | 2 x 64 kB Instruction 4 x 16 kB Data |
| L2 Cache | 2 x 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | None |
| L3-Cache | 4. 00 MB |
| Simultaneous Multithreading | No |
| TDP | 65 W |
| TDP down | — |
| TDP up | — |
| Turbo (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
| Turbo (4 Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
AMD A8-5500 Memory Specifications
| ECC | No |
|---|---|
| ECC Support | No |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| Memory type | DDR3-1866 |
Max. Memory |
AMD A8-5500 Technical Specs
| Includes CPU Cooler | Yes |
|---|---|
| Overclocking | No |
| Part # | AD5500OKHJBOX |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Tjunction max. | — |
AMD A8-5500 Integrated Graphics
| DirectX Version | |
|---|---|
| Execution units | |
| GPU (Turbo) | No turbo |
| GPU frequency | 0.
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