AMD A8-5550M vs AMD A12-9700P

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Performance
A8-5550M
2,5037% of 36,991
A12-9700P1% better
2,5277% of 36,991

The A12-9700P has 1% better performance than the A8-5550M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
No data available
A12-9700P
No data available

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Summary

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About the AMD A8-5550M CPU

The AMD A8-5550M is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Richland microarchitecture. The A8-5550M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1r2 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8550G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-5550M supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the A8-5550M 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 A8-5550M 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 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.1 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 A8-5550M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8550G. 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 A8-5550M has the 569th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD A12-9700P CPU

The AMD A12-9700P is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The A12-9700P is compatible with FP4 motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the A12-9700P has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A12-9700P 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 2500.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3400.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The A12-9700P does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The A12-9700P has the 565th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.83% 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.

InfoA8-5550MA12-9700P
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesA8--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-5550M
2,5037% of 36,991
A12-9700P1% better
2,5277% of 36,991

The A12-9700P has 1% better performance than the A8-5550M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-5550M is ranked 569th with a score of 2,503, and the A12-9700P is ranked 565th with a score of 2,527.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
No data available
A12-9700P
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A8-5550M and the A12-9700P 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:A8-5550M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core m3-8100Y2,579.5+3%
Core i3-4030U2,558+2%
Core m5-6Y542,529+1%
A12-9700P2,527+1%
Core M-5Y712,522.5+1%
Core i3-2328M2,508+0%
Core i3-4005U2,507+0%
A8-5550M2,503
FX-7600P2,467-1%
A8-3520M2,452-2%

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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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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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BenchmarkA8-5550MA12-9700P
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,503
2,527
(+0.96%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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1,069
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
188
225.5
(+19.95%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
68
79
(+16.18%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
659
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
280
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,863
2,441
(+31.03%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,038
1,204
(+15.99%)
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.

SpecA8-5550MA12-9700P
ManufacturerAMDAMD
Process Size32 nm28 nm
Transistors1,178 million3,100 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.

SpecA8-5550MA12-9700P
SeriesA8--
MicroarchitectureRichland--
CodenameRichland--
Memory SupportDDR3--
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.

SpecA8-5550MA12-9700P
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2500.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.1 GHz3400.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier21.0x--
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.

SpecA8-5550MA12-9700P
L1 Cache128 KB512 KB
L2 Cache1 MB2 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.

SpecA8-5550MA12-9700P
SocketAMD Socket FS1r2FP4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
Tcase Max71 °C--
TJ Max--90 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA8-5550MA12-9700P
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8550G--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-V--

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