A8-5500

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A8-5500

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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 A8-5500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,299 Rank: 1530
Rank Name Score Visual
1526 Phenom II N660 4,303
+0.1%
1527 Core 2 Quad Q9650 4,303
+0.1%
1528 Pentium E5800 4,302
+0.1%
1529 Pentium E6500 4,301
+0%
1530 A8-5500 4,299
1531 Celeron G1620T 4,299
+0%
1532 A10-5750M 4,298
+-0%
1533 Core i3-6102E 4,296
-0.1%
1534 Intel Core i5-580M 4,296
-0.1%
1535 Xeon E7-4830 4,294
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A8-5500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,364 Rank: 1543
Rank Name Score Visual
1539 A8-3510MX 4,367
+0.1%
1540 Phenom II X3 700e 4,367
+0.1%
1541 A10-5800K 4,365
+0%
1542 Core i7-640M 4,365
+0%
1543 A8-5500 4,364
1544 A8-7200P 4,364
+0%
1545 Core i3-560 4,364
+0%
1546 Core i3-2100 4,362
+-0%
1547 Core i3-4000M 4,362
+-0%
1548 Core i7-620M 4,362
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A8-5500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,256 Rank: 1528
Rank Name Score Visual
1524 Xeon Bronze 3106 4,259
+0.1%
1525 Phenom II N930 4,259
+0.1%
1526 Phenom II N660 4,258
+0%
1527 Athlon II X3 450 4,257
+0%
1528 A8-5500 4,256
1529 A6-3670 4,253
-0.1%
1530 Athlon II X2 255 4,252
-0.1%
1531 Core 2 Quad Q8300 4,248
-0.2%
1532 Phenom II X2 555 4,246
-0.2%
1533 Core i3-2370M 4,244
-0.3%

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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 A8-5500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,566 Rank: 1091
Rank Name Score Visual
1087 Core i3-7101TE 4,566
+0%
1088 Core i3-10110U 4,566
+0%
1089 Core i3-4330 4,566
+0%
1090 Xeon X3430 4,566
+0%
1091 A8-5500 4,566
1092 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,565
+-0%
1093 Core i3-6098P 4,565
+-0%
1094 Core i3-8145U 4,565
+-0%
1095 Core i3-4170 4,565
+-0%
1096 Core i3-4340 4,565
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A8-5500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1223
Rank Name Score Visual
1219 Core i3-6167U 4,518
+0%
1220 Core i3-3210 4,518
+0%
1221 Core i3-4130T 4,518
+0%
1222 Core i5-3320M 4,518
+0%
1223 A8-5500 4,518
1224 A8-5500B 4,518
+0%
1225 FX-8800P 4,518
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,518
+0%
1227 Pentium J4205 4,517
+-0%
1228 Core i3-7130U 4,517
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A8-5500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,519 Rank: 1272
Rank Name Score Visual
1268 Core i5-2430M 4,519
+0%
1269 Core i5-2415M 4,519
+0%
1270 Phenom II X4 965 4,519
+0%
1271 Xeon X5460 4,519
+0%
1272 A8-5500 4,519
1273 Core i3-3110M 4,519
+0%
1274 Celeron G3920 4,518
+-0%
1275 Core i5-2410M 4,518
+-0%
1276 Celeron G4920 4,518
+-0%
1277 Celeron G4900 4,518
+-0%

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A8-5500 Details

Launched in October 2012, the AMD A8-5500 represents a mid-tier desktop processor from the Trinity era, designed to deliver integrated graphics performance alongside basic computing capabilities. While it is now considered outdated by modern standards—over a decade old—it was built on AMD's 32 nm process and features a quad-core design based on the Trinity architecture, with a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.46 GHz. Despite its age, the A8-5500 retains relevance in legacy systems and budget builds where discrete GPU options are limited. With a 35 W TDP and dual-channel DDR3 memory support up to 1866 MT/s, the chip strikes a balance between power efficiency and performance for light to moderate workloads. Its integrated Radeon HD 7560D graphics, while not suitable for modern gaming, supports up to two displays and offers basic multimedia and 3D acceleration for older applications.

The A8-5500's performance is best evaluated in the context of its time. In current benchmarking, it holds an overall score of 4299, ranking #1530 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4256 and a multicore score of 4364. These results place it just behind similarly aged dual- and quad-core processors like the Core i3-2100 and Phenom II X3 700e, while slightly ahead of older models such as the Core i3-6102E and Xeon E7-4830. While its single-core performance is modest compared to today’s standards, it holds a slight edge in multicore throughput due to its quad-core design and support for advanced instruction sets like AVX and AVX2. However, it falls far short of current high-end processors, which dominate the top 50 rankings with scores exceeding 7,000 in multicore performance.

Despite its age, the A8-5500 benefits from a range of modern features, including support for hardware virtualization, AES encryption, and a wide array of x86-64 extensions such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and FMA3. These capabilities enhance its versatility in virtualized environments and for lightweight multimedia tasks. Its 4 MB L2 cache and 0.122 MiB L1 cache, though limited by today’s standards, were adequate for its intended use cases at launch. The processor is packaged in a BGA1288 and PGA988 socket, compatible with motherboards based on the A88X, A85X, and A75 chipsets, which are now rare in new systems.

In summary, the AMD A8-5500 is best suited for legacy desktops, embedded systems, or as a replacement in older machines where performance and power efficiency are prioritized over raw computational power. While it no longer competes with modern CPUs in terms of single-core or multicore performance, its integrated graphics and low TDP make it a viable option in niche applications. As of March 2026, it remains a relic of a bygone era—useful for basic computing tasks but far removed from the capabilities of contemporary processors.
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AMD A8-5500

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A8-5500
Model Number: i7-640M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Trinity
Socket: BGA1288, PGA988
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 17.1 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 766 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow! TBM XOP
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