A8-5500B

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A8-5500B

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

4,344 Rank: 1475
Rank Name Score Visual
1471 A6-7400K 4,350
+0.1%
1472 Core i5-580M 4,349
+0.1%
1473 Phenom II X3 B77 4,349
+0.1%
1474 Pentium E6800 4,345
+0%
1475 A8-5500B 4,344
1476 Phenom II N950 4,343
+-0%
1477 A8-6500B 4,343
+-0%
1478 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,342
+-0%
1479 Core i5-4300Y 4,341
-0.1%
1480 A12-9700P 4,337
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,373 Rank: 1527
Rank Name Score Visual
1523 A9-9400 4,374
+0%
1524 Core i5-4200Y 4,374
+0%
1525 Celeron J3455 4,373
+0%
1526 Pentium G3220 4,373
+0%
1527 A8-5500B 4,373
1528 Athlon X4 730 4,373
+0%
1529 Core i3-2328M 4,372
+-0%
1530 Celeron G1620 4,372
+-0%
1531 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,371
+-0%
1532 Pentium G3250T 4,371
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,324 Rank: 1469
Rank Name Score Visual
1465 Phenom II X4 840T 4,330
+0.1%
1466 Core 2 Quad Q9650 4,328
+0.1%
1467 A12-9720P 4,326
+0%
1468 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,326
+0%
1469 A8-5500B 4,324
1470 A6-6400K 4,323
+-0%
1471 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,321
-0.1%
1472 Core i7-620M 4,321
-0.1%
1473 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,320
-0.1%
1474 Pentium G2020T 4,314
-0.2%

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

4,562 Rank: 1110
Rank Name Score Visual
1106 Xeon E5430 4,563
+0%
1107 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,562
+0%
1108 Core i7-6660U 4,562
+0%
1109 Xeon E5472 4,562
+0%
1110 A8-5500B 4,562
1111 Core i3-1000NG4 4,562
+0%
1112 Core i3-7100T 4,561
+-0%
1113 Core i3-4160 4,561
+-0%
1114 A12-9730P 4,561
+-0%
1115 A10-9630P 4,561
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,518 Rank: 1224
Rank Name Score Visual
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
+0%
1224 A8-5500B 4,518
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%
1229 Core i5-4200M 4,517
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,516 Rank: 1294
Rank Name Score Visual
1290 Athlon II X4 555 4,516
+0%
1291 Phenom II X4 955 4,516
+0%
1292 Xeon E5430 4,516
+0%
1293 Core M-5Y51 4,516
+0%
1294 A8-5500B 4,516
1295 Core i7-2677M 4,515
+-0%
1296 Pentium G3260 4,515
+-0%
1297 Pentium G3420 4,515
+-0%
1298 Phenom II X4 B55 4,515
+-0%
1299 Phenom II X4 B50 4,515
+-0%

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A8-5500B Details

The AMD A8-5500B, launched in October 2012, stands as a vintage performer in today's computing landscape, offering a glimpse into the capabilities of early Trinity architecture processors. As of March 2026, it is more than 13 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the A8-5500B remains a functional option for basic desktop tasks and light multimedia use, particularly in systems where integrated graphics are sufficient and cost is a primary concern. Its current performance, while far behind modern offerings, still places it within the broader ecosystem of past-generation processors, ranking #1475 overall, #1469 in single-core, and #1525 in multicore among 2060 CPUs.

The A8-5500B is built on AMD's Trinity architecture and features a 32 nm manufacturing process, with a die area of 246 mm² and 1.303 billion transistors. It operates on a dual-channel DDR3 memory interface, supporting up to 1866 MT/s, and includes a PCIe 2.0 connection for expansion. The processor is designed for Socket FM2 and comes with a 65 W TDP, indicating moderate power consumption for its era. It is a quad-core, quad-thread CPU with a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.7 GHz, leveraging a locked multiplier that limits overclocking potential. Cache-wise, it includes 0.122 MiB of L1 cache and 0.954 MiB of L2 cache, though it lacks a dedicated L3 cache, which is typical for entry-level processors of its time.

Integrated into the A8-5500B is the Radeon HD 7560D GPU, which, while modest by today’s standards, provided basic graphics capabilities for light gaming and video playback during its release. The GPU operates at a maximum frequency of 650 MHz and supports up to three display outputs, making it suitable for multi-monitor setups in low-demand environments. The processor also supports a broad range of instruction sets, including AVX, AES, and SSE variants, as well as AMD-V for hardware virtualization, enhancing its versatility in virtual machine and security-related applications.

In benchmark testing, the A8-5500B achieves an overall score of 4344, with single-core and multicore scores of 4324 and 4373, respectively. These results place it just behind the A12-9720P and ahead of the A6-6400K in its single-core performance, while in multicore, it trails the Core i5-4200Y and leads the Core i3-2328M. Its Passmark scores reflect similar positioning, with a number crunching score of 4562 and a physics compute score of 4516. While these figures are impressive relative to some early 2010s CPUs, they pale in comparison to today's top-tier processors, which exceed 8,000 points in multicore performance.

In conclusion, the AMD A8-5500B serves as a reminder of how far computing technology has come. As of March 2026, it is best suited for legacy systems, basic office workloads, or as a budget-friendly option in low-demand environments. While it lacks the power and efficiency of modern CPUs, its longevity and integrated graphics make it a viable choice for users who prioritize cost-effectiveness over performance.
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AMD A8-5500B

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A8-5500B
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Trinity
Socket: Socket FM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 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: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX ABM FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V 3DNow! TBM XOP
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