AMD A8-4500M vs Intel Core i5-8365U

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Performance
A8-4500M
2,2436% of 36,991
Core i5-8365U185% better
6,39517% of 36,991

The Core i5-8365U has 185% better performance than the A8-4500M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-4500M
No data available
Core i5-8365U
21.5318% of 121.53

The Core i5-8365U has 18% 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 A8-4500M CPU

The AMD A8-4500M is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2012. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Trinity microarchitecture. The A8-4500M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1r2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 7640G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-4500M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-4500M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A8-4500M features 4 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 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.8 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 A8-4500M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 7640G. 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 A8-4500M has the 591st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.06% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-8365U CPU

The Intel Core i5-8365U is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2019 with a suggested retail price of $297. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The i5-8365U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-8365U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-8365U 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 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-8365U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.1 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 i5-8365U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 620. 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 i5-8365U has the 371st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,395 score and $297 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 21.53. This is the 151st 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.

InfoA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA8Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2012Q2 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)--$297
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-4500M
2,2436% of 36,991
Core i5-8365U185% better
6,39517% of 36,991

The Core i5-8365U has 185% better performance than the A8-4500M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-4500M is ranked 591st with a score of 2,243, and the Core i5-8365U is ranked 371st with a score of 6,395.

Performance per dollar
A8-4500M
No data available
Core i5-8365U
21.5318% of 121.53

The Core i5-8365U has 41% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-8365U's 21.53 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:A8-4500M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-8565U6,739+200%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583+193%
Core i5-8365U6,395+185%
Core i7-4702MQ6,366.5+184%
Core i5-8265U6,222+177%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5+1%
A8-3500M2,247+0%
A8-4500M2,243
FX-75002,236.5-0%
A10-4655M2,236-0%

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:A8-4500M orCore i5-8365U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-11390H24.89+16%
Core i7-1195G724.5+14%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+12%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12+12%
Core i7-7700HQ23.37+9%
Core i5-8365U21.53
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-0%
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-2%
Core i7-4710MQ21.11-2%
Core i5-8265U20.95-3%

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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BenchmarkA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,243
6,395
(+185.11%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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2,464
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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579
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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166
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
646
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
289
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,679
6,171
(+267.54%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
917
2,152
(+134.68%)
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.

SpecA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size32 nm14 nm
Transistors1,303 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.

SpecA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
SeriesA8Core i5
MicroarchitectureTrinityWhiskey Lake
CodenameTrinityWhiskey Lake-U
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4
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.

SpecA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier19.0x16.0x
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.

SpecA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
L1 Cache192 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--6 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.

SpecA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
SocketAMD Socket FS1r2Intel BGA 1528
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA8-4500MCore i5-8365U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 7640GUHD Graphics 620
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, FMA3, F16C, XOP, ABM, TBM, Turbo CoreMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, 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.