AMD A8-4555M vs Intel Core i7-7660U

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Performance
A8-4555M
1,6544% of 36,991
Core i7-7660U216% better
5,23014% of 36,991

The Core i7-7660U has 216% better performance than the A8-4555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-4555M
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Core i7-7660U
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Summary

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About the AMD A8-4555M CPU

The AMD A8-4555M is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2012. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Trinity microarchitecture. The A8-4555M is compatible with AMD Socket FP2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 7600G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-4555M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-4555M 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 A8-4555M 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 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.4 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 A8-4555M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 7600G. 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 A8-4555M has the 650th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.47% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-7660U CPU

The Intel Core i7-7660U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i7-7660U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i7-7660U 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 512 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 i7-7660U 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 2500.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4000.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-7660U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640. 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 Core i7-7660U has the 402nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 14.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA8--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2012--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-4555M
1,6544% of 36,991
Core i7-7660U216% better
5,23014% of 36,991

The Core i7-7660U has 216% better performance than the A8-4555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-4555M is ranked 650th with a score of 1,654, and the Core i7-7660U is ranked 402nd with a score of 5,230.

Performance per dollar
A8-4555M
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Core i7-7660U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A8-4555M and the Core i7-7660U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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:A8-4555M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Pentium Gold 75055,285+220%
Core i7-6567U5,251+217%
Core i7-7660U5,230+216%
Ryzen 3 2300U5,191+214%
Core i3-1005G15,140+211%
A8-71001,710+3%
Celeron N29301,679+2%
A8-4555M1,654
Celeron N40201,650-0%
A4-50001,635-1%

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.

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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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BenchmarkA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,654
5,230
(+216.2%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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1,989.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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403.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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158.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
555
2,267
(+308.47%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
254
1,150
(+352.76%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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4,109
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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2,162
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.

SpecA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundries--
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.

SpecA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
SeriesA8--
MicroarchitectureTrinity--
CodenameTrinityKaby Lake-U/Y
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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.

SpecA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed1600.0 MHz2500.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.4 GHz4000.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier16.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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.

SpecA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
L1 Cache192 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB512 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.

SpecA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
SocketAMD Socket FP2FCBGA1356
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)19 W15 W
Tcase Max100 °C--
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA8-4555MCore i7-7660U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 7600GIntel Iris Plus Graphics 640
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 Core--

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