AMD A8-7100 vs Intel Pentium 3556U

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Performance
A8-7100
1,7105% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U3% better
1,7565% of 36,991

The Pentium 3556U has 3% better performance than the A8-7100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A8-7100
No data available
Pentium 3556U
No data available

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Summary

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About the AMD A8-7100 CPU

The AMD A8-7100 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The A8-7100 is compatible with Socket FP3 (906) motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R5 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the A8-7100 has a L2 cache of 4 MB in size which provides fast access to instructions and data.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A8-7100 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 1800.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3000.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The A8-7100 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R5 Series. 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 A8-7100 has the 648th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium 3556U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3556U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 3556U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 3556U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Pentium 3556U 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 3556U features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1700.0 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 3556U 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 3556U has the 640th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.75% 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.

InfoA8-7100Pentium 3556U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Series--Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q3 2013
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A8-7100
1,7105% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U3% better
1,7565% of 36,991

The Pentium 3556U has 3% better performance than the A8-7100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A8-7100 is ranked 648th with a score of 1,710, and the Pentium 3556U is ranked 640th with a score of 1,756.

Performance per dollar
A8-7100
No data available
Pentium 3556U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A8-7100 and the Pentium 3556U 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:A8-7100 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Celeron 1000M1,779+4%
Pentium N37001,768+3%
Pentium 3556U1,756+3%
Pentium N37101,742.5+2%
Core M-5Y311,738.5+2%
E2-71101,725+1%
Celeron N40001,712.5+0%
A8-71001,710
Celeron N29301,679-2%
A8-4555M1,654-3%

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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BenchmarkA8-7100Pentium 3556U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,710
1,756
(+2.69%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
133
(+5.98%)
125.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
44
65.5
(+48.86%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
584
(+18.46%)
493
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
263
302
(+14.83%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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1,058
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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951
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.

SpecA8-7100Pentium 3556U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size28 nm22 nm
Transistors2,410 million1,400 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.

SpecA8-7100Pentium 3556U
Series--Pentium
Microarchitecture--Haswell
CodenameBald EagleHaswell
Memory Support--DDR3
ECC Memory--No

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.

SpecA8-7100Pentium 3556U
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed1800.0 MHz1700.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3000.0 MHz--
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--17.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

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.

SpecA8-7100Pentium 3556U
L1 Cache--64 KB
L2 Cache4 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.

SpecA8-7100Pentium 3556U
SocketSocket FP3 (906)Intel BGA 1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP)19 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA8-7100Pentium 3556U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R5 SeriesIntel HD
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache

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