AMD A8-5550M vs Intel Pentium 3825U

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Performance
A8-5550M3% better
2,5037% of 36,991
Pentium 3825U
2,4407% of 36,991

The A8-5550M has 3% better performance than the Pentium 3825U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
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Pentium 3825U
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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 Pentium 3825U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3825U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The 3825U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 3825U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium 3825U 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 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium 3825U 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 1900.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium 3825U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. 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 Pentium 3825U has the 573rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.60% 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.

InfoA8-5550MPentium 3825U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA8Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q1 2015
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-5550M3% better
2,5037% of 36,991
Pentium 3825U
2,4407% of 36,991

The A8-5550M has 3% better performance than the Pentium 3825U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-5550M is ranked 569th with a score of 2,503, and the Pentium 3825U is ranked 573rd with a score of 2,440.

Performance per dollar
A8-5550M
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Pentium 3825U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A8-5550M and the Pentium 3825U 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 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%
Core i5-4202Y2,441-2%
Pentium 3825U2,440-3%
A6-3410MX2,411-4%
A10-9620P2,399-4%

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
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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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BenchmarkA8-5550MPentium 3825U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,503
(+2.58%)
2,440
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
188
190
(+1.06%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
68
77
(+13.24%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
659
681
(+3.34%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
280
335
(+19.64%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,863
(+33.84%)
1,392
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,038
1,106
(+6.55%)
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.

SpecA8-5550MPentium 3825U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size32 nm14 nm
Transistors1,178 million1,300 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.

SpecA8-5550MPentium 3825U
SeriesA8Pentium
MicroarchitectureRichlandBroadwell-U
CodenameRichlandBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
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.

SpecA8-5550MPentium 3825U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed2.1 GHz1900.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.1 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x19.0x
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.

SpecA8-5550MPentium 3825U
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--2 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.

SpecA8-5550MPentium 3825U
SocketAMD Socket FS1r2Intel BGA 1168
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
Tcase Max71 °C105 °C
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA8-5550MPentium 3825U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8550GIntel HD
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-VMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW

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