A8-5550M

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A8-5550M

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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 A8-5550M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,183 Rank: 1702
Rank Name Score Visual
1698 Core i3-4005U 4,187
+0.1%
1699 A9-9410 4,186
+0.1%
1700 Pentium 2117U 4,185
+0%
1701 Pentium E5400 4,185
+0%
1702 A8-5550M 4,183
1703 Core 2 Duo P8600 4,183
+0%
1704 Core i5-430M 4,182
+-0%
1705 Xeon W3503 4,181
+-0%
1706 Core M-5Y10a 4,180
-0.1%
1707 A6-5350M 4,179
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A8-5550M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,358 Rank: 1560
Rank Name Score Visual
1556 Athlon II X4 610e 4,360
+0%
1557 A10-7400P 4,359
+0%
1558 Phenom II X2 550 4,359
+0%
1559 Pentium G3220T 4,359
+0%
1560 A8-5550M 4,358
1561 Core i5-4250U 4,357
+-0%
1562 Athlon X2 240 4,357
+-0%
1563 Celeron G1620T 4,357
+-0%
1564 Phenom II X2 B57 4,357
+-0%
1565 Pentium G2130 4,356
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A8-5550M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,066 Rank: 1711
Rank Name Score Visual
1707 Core i3 550 4,068
+0%
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
1712 A8-3550MX 4,066
+0%
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%

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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 A8-5550M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1272
Rank Name Score Visual
1268 Pentium G3220 4,534
+0%
1269 Core i3-3220T 4,534
+0%
1270 Core i5-4310U 4,534
+0%
1271 Phenom II X4 840T 4,534
+0%
1272 A8-5550M 4,534
1273 Core i5-670 4,534
+0%
1274 A8-5557M 4,534
+0%
1275 Core i3-6157U 4,533
+-0%
1276 Celeron G4900 4,533
+-0%
1277 Core i5-3210M 4,533
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A8-5550M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,482 Rank: 1436
Rank Name Score Visual
1432 Athlon II X2 280 4,484
+0%
1433 Pentium G2030 4,483
+0%
1434 Atom x7-Z8700 4,482
+0%
1435 Xeon E5504 4,482
+0%
1436 A8-5550M 4,482
1437 FX-7500 4,482
+0%
1438 A8-3520M 4,482
+0%
1439 A8-3500M 4,482
+0%
1440 Pentium N3530 4,482
+0%
1441 Pentium N3520 4,482
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A8-5550M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1436
Rank Name Score Visual
1432 Celeron G1620T 4,497
+0%
1433 Core i7-640M 4,497
+0%
1434 A8-5557M 4,497
+0%
1435 Pentium J4205 4,496
+0%
1436 A8-5550M 4,496
1437 A8-3530MX 4,496
+0%
1438 Core i5-3339Y 4,496
+0%
1439 Phenom II X4 910 4,496
+0%
1440 Celeron J3455 4,495
+-0%
1441 Xeon E5405 4,495
+-0%

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A8-5550M Details

The AMD A8-5550M, launched in 2013, is a mobile processor built on the Richland architecture and designed for entry-level to mid-range notebook systems. With a 65 W TDP and a 45 nm manufacturing process, it represents an older generation of AMD’s APU lineup, offering integrated graphics and basic multi-threaded performance suitable for light productivity and multimedia tasks. As of 2026, the A8-5550M is a legacy device, having been surpassed by modern processors in both performance and efficiency.

The processor features two cores with four threads, leveraging simultaneous multithreading to improve multitasking capabilities. It operates at a base clock of 2.1 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 3.1 GHz, allowing for temporary performance boosts under load. The integrated Radeon HD 8550G graphics, with a base frequency of 300 MHz and a burst frequency of 900 MHz, supports up to three displays and is capable of handling basic gaming and HD video playback. It uses LPDDR3 and DDR3L memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

In benchmark testing, the A8-5550M achieves an Overall Score of 4183, placing it at #1702 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4066, ranking #1711, while its Multicore Score is 4358, ranking #1560. These results indicate that the processor performs comparably to low-end Intel and AMD CPUs from the same era, such as the Pentium G3220T and A10-7400P, but trails behind more modern designs. Notably, the A8-5550M’s multicore performance is stronger than its single-core performance, suggesting it benefits more from multi-threaded workloads.

The A8-5550M supports a range of modern technologies, including x86-64, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and AMD-V virtualization. It also includes features like EIST for power management and vPro for enterprise environments. Despite its age, it remains a viable option for lightweight computing tasks in older systems. However, in today’s computing landscape, it is outperformed by nearly every contemporary CPU, including those in the top 50 lists, which now exceed 7,000 in overall scores. As of March 2026, the A8-5550M is best suited for basic use cases such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption in older laptops or as a secondary device.
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AMD A8-5550M

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A8-5550M
Model Number: E8500
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3160 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Richland
Socket: LGA775
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3 1333/1600; DDR3L/DDR3L-RS 1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 5300
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 900 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

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