A8-3550MX

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A8-3550MX

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A8-3550MX based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,176 Rank: 1710
Rank Name Score Visual
1706 Core M-5Y10a 4,180
+0.1%
1707 A6-5350M 4,179
+0.1%
1708 Core i3-370M 4,177
+0%
1709 A8-5557M 4,176
+0%
1710 A8-3550MX 4,176
1711 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,175
+-0%
1712 A8-3800 4,173
-0.1%
1713 Athlon 7850 4,173
-0.1%
1714 Celeron E3300 4,173
-0.1%
1715 Core i5-2415M 4,171
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A8-3550MX based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,340 Rank: 1617
Rank Name Score Visual
1613 A8-7100 4,342
+0%
1614 A6-3430MX 4,342
+0%
1615 Phenom II X2 555 4,341
+0%
1616 Pentium G2030 4,340
+0%
1617 A8-3550MX 4,340
1618 Athlon 7750 4,339
+-0%
1619 Celeron 2950M 4,339
+-0%
1620 Atom Z3770 4,338
+-0%
1621 Core i5-2467M 4,337
-0.1%
1622 Pentium 2020M 4,337
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A8-3550MX based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,066 Rank: 1712
Rank Name Score Visual
1708 E2-3200 4,068
+0%
1709 Pentium P6100 4,067
+0%
1710 Core 2 Duo P7350 4,067
+0%
1711 A8-5550M 4,066
+0%
1712 A8-3550MX 4,066
1713 A8-5557M 4,064
+-0%
1714 Core 2 Duo E4700 4,063
-0.1%
1715 Core 2 Duo T7500 4,062
-0.1%
1716 Athlon 7850 4,061
-0.1%
1717 A4-3330MX 4,060
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A8-3550MX based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,504 Rank: 1509
Rank Name Score Visual
1505 A4-6210 4,504
+0%
1506 E2-7110 4,504
+0%
1507 Core i5-430M 4,504
+0%
1508 Core i3-380M 4,504
+0%
1509 A8-3550MX 4,504
1510 Core i5-2557M 4,503
+-0%
1511 Pentium G620 4,503
+-0%
1512 A6-5400K 4,503
+-0%
1513 A9-9425 4,503
+-0%
1514 A9-9420 4,503
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A8-3550MX based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,500 Rank: 1330
Rank Name Score Visual
1326 Celeron G4920 4,500
+0%
1327 Pentium G3450 4,500
+0%
1328 Xeon E5506 4,500
+0%
1329 Core i5-3427U 4,500
+0%
1330 A8-3550MX 4,500
1331 Celeron G3920 4,499
+-0%
1332 Celeron N3450 4,499
+-0%
1333 Celeron G3950 4,499
+-0%
1334 Pentium 4417U 4,499
+-0%
1335 A8-3530MX 4,499
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A8-3550MX based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,480 Rank: 1539
Rank Name Score Visual
1535 Core i3-350M 4,481
+0%
1536 Celeron B840 4,480
+0%
1537 Athlon II X3 425 4,480
+0%
1538 Pentium 2127U 4,480
+0%
1539 A8-3550MX 4,480
1540 Celeron 3855U 4,479
+-0%
1541 Core i3-2365M 4,479
+-0%
1542 A6-6400K 4,479
+-0%
1543 A4-6320 4,479
+-0%
1544 A8-7410 4,479
+-0%

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A8-3550MX Details

Ranking #1709 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD A8-3550MX reflects a mobile processor from the early 2010s that was designed to deliver balanced computing for mainstream users. Launched in December 2011, the A8-3550MX is built on AMD's Llano architecture, a pivotal step in the company’s transition toward integrated graphics and unified memory architecture. While it is now considered outdated by modern standards, its 32 nm manufacturing process and 45 W TDP still placed it in a competitive position for its time, particularly in budget and mid-tier laptops requiring efficient power usage without sacrificing integrated graphics performance.

The processor features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz, with a turbo frequency reaching up to 2.7 GHz under load. It uses a Socket FS1 interface and supports DDR3 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The chip integrates 1 MB of L2 cache per core, totaling 4 MB, and includes a modest 0.122 MiB of L1 cache. Despite its relatively low transistor count of 1.178 billion, the A8-3550MX was engineered for power efficiency and integrated functionality rather than raw performance. It also includes AMD-V virtualization support and supports a variety of instruction sets, including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and 3DNow!.

Its integrated Radeon HD 6620G graphics engine provides basic multimedia and light gaming capabilities, with a maximum display output of up to three monitors. While not suited for modern gaming or GPU-intensive tasks, the HD 6620G was adequate for standard office applications and HD video playback during its era. The A8-3550MX's performance is reflected in its benchmark scores: it achieves an overall score of 4176, a single-core score of 4066, and a multicore score of 4340. These results place it behind more recent processors like the Core i3-370M and A6-5350M, but ahead of older or lower-tier CPUs such as the Celeron 2950M and Athlon 7750.

In the broader context of today's computing landscape, the A8-3550MX is best suited for legacy systems, light productivity tasks, or as a replacement in older laptops where performance is not the primary concern. Its age—over a decade since release—means it lacks support for modern technologies like AVX2, DDR4, or PCIe 4.0, which limits its utility in contemporary environments. However, for users maintaining older hardware or performing basic computing functions, the A8-3550MX remains a functional, albeit outdated, option.

As of March 2026, the A8-3550MX stands as a historical example of AMD’s early foray into integrated processing for mobile devices. While its performance ranks near the lower end of modern benchmarks, it was once a capable processor for its target market, combining a balanced mix of CPU and GPU performance in a power-efficient package.
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AMD A8-3550MX

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A8-3550MX
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Core Name: Llano
Socket: Socket FS1
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 228 mm²

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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