Intel Pentium 3558U vs AMD A8-4555M

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Performance
Pentium 3558U8% better
1,7875% of 36,991
A8-4555M
1,6544% of 36,991

The Pentium 3558U has 8% better performance than the A8-4555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3558U
No data available
A8-4555M
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium 3558U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3558U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 3558U is compatible with FCBGA1168 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium 3558U 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 512 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 3558U 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.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium 3558U 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 Pentium 3558U has the 636th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD A8-4555M CPU

The AMD A8-4555M is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2012. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Trinity microarchitecture. The A8-4555M is compatible with AMD Socket FP2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 7600G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-4555M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-4555M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A8-4555M 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 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.4 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 A8-4555M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 7600G. 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 A8-4555M has the 650th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.47% 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.

InfoPentium 3558UA8-4555M
ManufacturerIntelAMD
Series--A8
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q3 2012
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium 3558U8% better
1,7875% of 36,991
A8-4555M
1,6544% of 36,991

The Pentium 3558U has 8% better performance than the A8-4555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium 3558U is ranked 636th with a score of 1,787, and the A8-4555M is ranked 650th with a score of 1,654.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3558U
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A8-4555M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium 3558U and the A8-4555M 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:Pentium 3558U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-3229Y1,795+0%
Pentium N35201,794+0%
Pentium 3558U1,787
Pentium 2127U1,782-0%
Celeron 1000M1,779-0%
A8-71001,710-4%
Celeron N29301,679-6%
A8-4555M1,654-7%
Celeron N40201,650-8%
A4-50001,635-9%

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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BenchmarkPentium 3558UA8-4555M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,787
(+8.04%)
1,654
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
129
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
67
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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555
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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254
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,035
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CPU Mark Single-Thread
944
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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.

SpecPentium 3558UA8-4555M
ManufacturerIntelAMD
Foundry--GlobalFoundries
Process Size22 nm32 nm
Transistors--1,303 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.

SpecPentium 3558UA8-4555M
Series--A8
Microarchitecture--Trinity
Codename--Trinity
Memory Support--DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
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.

SpecPentium 3558UA8-4555M
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed1700.0 MHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2.4 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--16.0x
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.

SpecPentium 3558UA8-4555M
L1 Cache128 KB192 KB
L2 Cache512 KB4 MB
L3 Cache2 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.

SpecPentium 3558UA8-4555M
SocketFCBGA1168AMD Socket FP2
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W19 W
Tcase Max--100 °C
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium 3558UA8-4555M
Integrated Graphics--Radeon HD 7600G
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, FMA3, F16C, XOP, ABM, TBM, Turbo Core

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