A8-5500B [in 3 benchmarks]
AMD
A8-5500B
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Summary
AMD started AMD A8-5500B sales 2 October 2012. This is a Trinity architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, and is based on 32 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3700 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Compatibility-wise, this is
AMD Socket FM2
processor with a TDP of 65 Watt and a maximum temperature of 71 °C. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
3.20%
of a leader’s which is AMD EPYC 9654.
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9654
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General info
A8-5500B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.
| Place in performance rating | 1399 | |
| Value for money | 5.42 | |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | |
| Architecture codename | Trinity (2012−2013) | |
| Release date | 2 October 2012 (10 years old) | |
| Current price | $49 | of 25332 (Xeon Platinum 8276L) |
Value for money
Performance per price, higher is better.
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Technical specs
Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state.
These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | |
| Threads | 4 | |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | of 4.7 (Ryzen 9 7900X) |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | of 6 (Core i9-13900KS) |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | of 7475.2 (Apple M2 Pro 10-Core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | of 36 (Apple M2 Max) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | of 786432 (EPYC 7773X) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | of 4 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
| Die size | 246 mm2 | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | of 105 (Core i7-5950HQ) |
| Number of transistors | 1,178 million | of 9900000 (Ryzen 9 7845HX) |
| 64 bit support | + | |
| Windows 11 compatibility | — |
Compatibility
Information on A8-5500B compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc.
Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.
Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | of 8 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) |
| Socket | FM2 | |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 65 Watt | of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
Virtualization technologies
Supported virtual machine optimization technologies. Some are specific to Intel only, some to AMD.
| AMD-V | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by A8-5500B’s memory controller. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of a GPU integrated into A8-5500B.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon HD 7560D |
Benchmark performance
Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of A8-5500B. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
A8-5500B
3.20
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation.
There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
A8-5500B
3967
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A8-5500B
451
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A8-5500B
1255
Relative perfomance
Overall A8-5500B performance compared to nearest competitors among desktop CPUs.
Intel Core i5-4590T
101.25
Intel Pentium Gold G6500T
100.94
Intel Core i5-3335S
100.31
AMD A8-5500B
100
Intel Core i5-3340S
98.75
Intel Core i3-7101TE
98.44
AMD PRO A12-8870
97.81
Intel equivalent
We believe that the nearest equivalent to A8-5500B by Intel is Core i5-3335S, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 2 positions in our rating.
Core i5
3335S
Compare
Here are some closest Intel rivals to A8-5500B:
Intel Celeron G6900T
101.
25
Intel Pentium Gold G6500T
100.94
Intel Core i5-3335S
100.31
AMD A8-5500B
100
Intel Core i5-3340S
98.75
Intel Core i3-7101TE
98.44
Intel Core i5-2400
96.88
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Recommended GPUs
People consider these graphics cards to be good for A8-5500B, according to our PC configuration statistics.
Radeon HD
7560D
38.2%
GeForce GT
1030
10.4%
GeForce GTX
650
2.6%
GeForce GT
710
2.4%
GeForce GT
730
2.2%
GeForce GTX
750 Ti
2.2%
GeForce GTX
1050 Ti
1.8%
Radeon R7
250
1.
4%
Radeon
Graphics
1.4%
Radeon RX
570
1%
These are the fastest graphics cards for A8-5500B in our user configuration statistics.
There is a total of 492 configurations based on A8-5500B in our database.
GeForce RTX
3090 Ti
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
3080 Ti
0.4% (2/492)
GeForce RTX
3060 Ti
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
3060
0.
2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
2060 Super
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
3050 8 GB
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce GTX
1060 6 GB
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce GTX
1650 SUPER
0.6% (3/492)
GeForce GTX
970
0.6% (3/492)
GeForce GTX
1060 3 GB
0.8% (4/492)
User rating
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AMD A8-5500B Specs, Price, and FPS in Games
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| 4 | 4 | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Turbo Frequency |
|---|
Geekbench 5 Single-Core
452
17%
Geekbench 5 Multi-Core
1254
4%
Availability
AMD A8-Series A8-5500B 3.20GHz Quad-Core Processor
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TOP 6 Games With AMD A8-5500B
786
FPS
League of Legends
475
FPS
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
192
FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
337
FPS
VALORANT
209
FPS
Fortnite
205
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Apex Legends
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Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 2nd, 2012 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | AMD Socket FM2 |
| Collection | A8 |
| Codename | Trinity |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Overclockable | No |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 7560D |
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Processor A8-5500B [in 3 benchmarks]
AMD
A8-5500B
- Interface
- Core frequency
- Video memory size
- Memory type
- Memory frequency
- Maximum resolution
Description
AMD started AMD A8-5500B sales 2 October 2012.
This is Trinity architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 4 threads and is manufactured using 32nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 3700MHz, the multiplier is locked.
In terms of compatibility, this is a socket processor
AMD Socket FM2
with a TDP of 65W and a maximum temperature of 71°C. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
3.20%
from the leader which is AMD EPYC 9654.
EPYC
9654
Compare
2 years 2012 (10 years ago)
| out of 25332 (Xeon Platinum 8276L) |
Price-quality ratio
To obtain an index, we compare the characteristics of other processors and their cost.
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Features
Quantitative parameters of A8-5500B: number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock state. They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests.
| — |
Compatible
Information on A8-5500B compatibility with other computer components. Useful, for example, when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one.
Please note that the power consumption of some processors can significantly exceed their nominal TDP even without overclocking. Some may even double their claims if the motherboard allows you to adjust the power settings of the processor.
| AMD-V | + |
Memory support
Types, maximum size and number of channels of RAM supported by A8-5500B.
Higher memory frequency may be supported depending on the motherboard.
| Memory types | DDR3 | of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
Integrated video — specifications
General parameters of the integrated video card in A8-5500B.
| GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7560D |
Benchmarks
These are the results of the A8-5500B performance tests in non-gaming benchmarks. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest processor at the moment.
Overall performance in tests
This is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
A8-5500B
3.20
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widely used benchmark that consists of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point calculations, extended instruction tests, compression, encryption, and game physics calculations.
Also includes a separate single-threaded test.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
A8-5500B
3967
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks that can be used to accurately measure performance. This version uses only one processor core.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A8-5500B
451
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance. This version uses all available processor cores.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A8-5500B
1255
Relative capacity
Overall performance of the A8-5500B compared to its closest competitor in desktop processors.
Intel Core i5-4590T
101.25
Intel Pentium Gold G6500T
100.94
Intel Core i5-3335S
100.31
AMD A8-5500B
100
Intel Core i5-3340S
98.75
Intel Core i3-7101TE
98.44
AMD PRO A12-8870
97.81
Competitor from Intel
We believe that the nearest equivalent to A8-5500B from Intel is Core i5-3335S, which is approximately equal in speed and lower by 2 positions in our rating.
Core i5
3335S
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Here are some of Intel’s closest competitors to the A8-5500B:
Intel Celeron G6900T
101.25
Intel Pentium Gold G6500T
100.
94
Intel Core i5-3335S
100.31
AMD A8-5500B
100
Intel Core i5-3340S
98.75
Intel Core i3-7101TE
98.44
Intel Core i5-2400
96.88
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Best graphics cards for A8-5500B
We have 492 configurations based on A8-5500B in our database.
According to statistics, these cards are most often used with A8-5500B:
Radeon HD
7560D
38.2%
GeForce GT
1030
10.4%
GeForce GTX
650
2.6%
GeForce GT
710
2.4%
GeForce GT
730
2.2%
GeForce GTX
750 Ti
2.2%
GeForce GTX
1050 Ti
1.8%
Radeon R7
250
1.4%
Radeon
Graphics
1.
4%
Radeon RX
570
1%
Here are the most powerful graphics cards used with the A8-5500B according to user statistics:
GeForce RTX
3090 Ti
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
3080 Ti
0.4% (2/492)
GeForce RTX
3060 Ti
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
3060
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
2060 Super
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce RTX
3050 8 GB
0.2% (1/492)
GeForce GTX
1060 6GB
0.
2% (1/492)
GeForce GTX
1650 SUPER
0.6% (3/492)
GeForce GTX
970
0.6% (3/492)
GeForce GTX
1060 3GB
0.8% (4/492)
User rating
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Review of the AMD A8-5500B processor: specifications, tests in benchmarks
The A8-5500B processor was released by AMD, release date: October 2012. The processor is designed for desktop computers and is built on the Trinity architecture.
Processor locked for overclocking. The total number of cores is 4. The maximum clock frequency of the processor is 3.2 GHz. Technological process — 32 nm. Cache size: L1 — 128 KB (per core), L2 — 1024 KB (per core).
Supported memory type: DDR3.
Supported socket type: FM2. The maximum number of processors in the configuration is 1. Power consumption (TDP): 65 Watt.
Benchmarks
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Video Composition |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Bitcoin Mining |
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237 Frames/s 
819 mHash/s | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PassMark — Single thread mark | 1350 |
| PassMark — CPU mark | 2643 |
| Geekbench 4 — Single Core | 427 |
| Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core | 1184 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection | 3.418 mPixels/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation | 90.111 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex | 0. 394 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition | 0.511 Frames/s |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining | 41.819 mHash/s |
Features
| Architecture name | Trinity |
| Production date | October 2012 |
| Rank | 2071 |
| Applicability | Desktop |
| Support 64 bit | |
| Crystal area | 246mm |
| Level 1 cache | 128 KB (per core) |
| Level 2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) |
| Process | 32nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.
|