AMD A4-3300M vs Intel Core i7-5557U

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Performance
A4-3300M
1,3964% of 36,991
Core i7-5557U217% better
4,42312% of 36,991

The Core i7-5557U has 217% better performance than the A4-3300M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A4-3300M
No data available
Core i7-5557U
10.389% of 121.53

The Core i7-5557U has 9% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD A4-3300M CPU

The AMD A4-3300M is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2011. It is part of AMD's A4 lineup, which is based on the Llano microarchitecture. The A4-3300M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 6480G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A4-3300M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A4-3300M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A4-3300M features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A4-3300M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 6480G. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A4-3300M has the 675th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-5557U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5557U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $426. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5557U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris 6100 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5557U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5557U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5557U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5557U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris 6100. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5557U has the 425th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 11.96% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,423 score and $426 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.38. This is the 191st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA4Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2011Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$426
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A4-3300M
1,3964% of 36,991
Core i7-5557U217% better
4,42312% of 36,991

The Core i7-5557U has 217% better performance than the A4-3300M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A4-3300M is ranked 675th with a score of 1,396, and the Core i7-5557U is ranked 425th with a score of 4,423.

Performance per dollar
A4-3300M
No data available
Core i7-5557U
10.389% of 121.53

The Core i7-5557U has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5557U's 10.38 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:A4-3300M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-7100H4,559+227%
Core i7-740QM4,450+219%
Core i7-5557U4,423+217%
Celeron J40254,284+207%
Core i3-8145U4,267.5+206%
A6-5350M1,414.5+1%
A6-4400M1,403+1%
A4-3300M1,396
Pentium 3560Y1,365-2%
A4-4300M1,355-3%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:A4-3300M orCore i7-5557U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-5350U11.04+6%
Core i5-5300U10.92+5%
Core i7-720QM10.81+4%
Core i5-L16G710.73+3%
Core i3-5010U10.68+3%
Core i7-5557U10.38
Core i7-5500U10.2-2%
Core i7-640M9.7-7%
Core i7-5600U9.65-7%
Core i7-5650U8.92-14%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,396
4,423
(+216.83%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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1,577
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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353
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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140
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
392
2,067
(+427.3%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
228
1,040
(+356.14%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
710
3,097
(+336.2%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
788
1,913
(+142.77%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size32 nm14 nm
Transistors1,178 million1,900 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
SeriesA4Core i7
MicroarchitectureLlanoBroadwell-U
CodenameLlanoBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
Cores22
Threads24
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz3.1 GHz
Turbo Clock2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier19.0x31.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
SocketAMD Socket FS1Intel BGA 1168
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W28 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecA4-3300MCore i7-5557U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 6480GIntel Iris 6100
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, Power Now!, NX bit, AMD-VMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.