AMD A8-5557M vs Intel Pentium N4200

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Performance
A8-5557M11% better
2,3186% of 36,991
Pentium N4200
2,0876% of 36,991

The A8-5557M has 11% better performance than the Pentium N4200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-5557M
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Pentium N4200
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Summary

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About the AMD A8-5557M CPU

The AMD A8-5557M 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 A8-5557M is compatible with AMD Socket FP2 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8550G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-5557M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-5557M 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 A8-5557M 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 A8-5557M 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 A8-5557M has the 585th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium N4200 CPU

The Intel Pentium N4200 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N4200 is compatible with Socket 1296 FCBGA motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 505 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium N4200 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 896 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 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium N4200 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 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2500.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N4200 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 505. 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 N4200 has the 608th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.64% 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.

InfoA8-5557MPentium N4200
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA8--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-5557M11% better
2,3186% of 36,991
Pentium N4200
2,0876% of 36,991

The A8-5557M has 11% better performance than the Pentium N4200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-5557M is ranked 585th with a score of 2,318, and the Pentium N4200 is ranked 608th with a score of 2,087.

Performance per dollar
A8-5557M
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Pentium N4200
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A8-5557M and the Pentium N4200 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:A8-5557M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-4010U2,340+1%
Pentium Gold 4415Y2,319+0%
A8-5557M2,318
Core i5-3339Y2,313-0%
Core M-5Y10c2,311-0%
Core i3-3217U2,111.5-9%
A6-3400M2,092-10%
Pentium N42002,087-10%
PRO A8-9600B2,081-10%
A10 Pro-7350B2,066-11%

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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BenchmarkA8-5557MPentium N4200
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,318
(+11.07%)
2,087
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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668
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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163
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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52
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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685
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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269
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,801
2,170
(+20.49%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,037
(+21%)
857
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.

SpecA8-5557MPentium N4200
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Process Size32 nm14 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.

SpecA8-5557MPentium N4200
SeriesA8--
MicroarchitectureRichland--
CodenameRichlandApollo Lake
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.

SpecA8-5557MPentium N4200
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed2.1 GHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.1 GHz2500.0 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.

SpecA8-5557MPentium N4200
L1 Cache128 KB896 KB
L2 Cache1 MB2 MB
L3 Cache--0 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.

SpecA8-5557MPentium N4200
SocketAMD Socket FP2Socket 1296 FCBGA
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W6 W
Tcase Max71 °C--
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA8-5557MPentium N4200
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8550GIntel HD Graphics 505
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.