AMD A8-5550M vs Intel Core i9-13900HK

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Performance
A8-5550M
2,5037% of 36,991
Core i9-13900HK864% better
24,12565% of 36,991

The Core i9-13900HK has 864% better performance than the A8-5550M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
No data available
Core i9-13900HK
34.6128% of 121.53

The Core i9-13900HK has 28% 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 A8-5550M 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 Intel Core i9-13900HK CPU

The Intel Core i9-13900HK is a 14-core (20-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $697. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Raptor Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-13900HK is compatible with Intel BGA 1744 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-13900HK supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-13900HK has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 24 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-13900HK features 14 total cores which can process 20 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 14 cores consist of 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-13900HK includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. 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 i9-13900HK has the 31st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 65.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 24,125 score and $697 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.61. This is the 101st 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.

InfoA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA8Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)--$697
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-5550M
2,5037% of 36,991
Core i9-13900HK864% better
24,12565% of 36,991

The Core i9-13900HK has 864% 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 Core i9-13900HK is ranked 31st with a score of 24,125.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
No data available
Core i9-13900HK
34.6128% of 121.53

The Core i9-13900HK has 65% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-13900HK's 34.61 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:A8-5550M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-13980HX25,051+901%
Core i7-13650HX24,468.5+878%
Core i9-13900HK24,125+864%
Core i7-13700HX23,995.5+859%
Core i9-13950HX23,960+857%
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.

Choose Baseline CPU:A8-5550M orCore i9-13900HK
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i9-13980HX37.5+8%
Core i7-1370P37.17+7%
Core i7-10875H36.94+7%
Core i9-13900H36.21+5%
Core i9-13900HX35.48+2%
Core i9-13900HK34.61
Core i9-13905H34.28-1%
Core i9-11900H34.22-1%
Core i7-1360P32.42-6%
Core i9-11980HK30.63-12%

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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BenchmarkA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,503
24,125
(+863.84%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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13,169
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
188
2,950
(+1,469.15%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
68
279
(+310.29%)
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
31,690
(+1,601.02%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,038
3,990
(+284.39%)
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.

SpecA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size32 nm10 nm
Transistors1,178 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.

SpecA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
SeriesA8Core i9
MicroarchitectureRichlandRaptor Lake-H
CodenameRichlandRaptor Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200
Memory Channels--Dual-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.

SpecA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
Cores414
Threads420
Performance Cores (P-cores)--6
Efficient Cores (E-cores)--8
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock3.1 GHz5.4 GHz
P-core Clock--2.6 GHz
P-core Turbo Clock--5.4 GHz
E-core Clock Speed--1900.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock--4.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x26.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

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.

SpecA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
L1 Cache128 KB80 KB
L2 Cache1 MB2 MB
L3 Cache--24 MB
E-core L1 Cache--96 KB
E-core L2 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.

SpecA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
SocketAMD Socket FS1r2Intel BGA 1744
PCI Express--PCIe 5.0 x8, PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W45 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--45 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--115 W
Tcase Max71 °C72 °C
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA8-5550MCore i9-13900HK
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8550GIris Xe Graphics 96EU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-VMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0

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