AMD A8-4555M vs AMD E2-3300M

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AMD A8-4555M CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD E2-3300M
AMD A8-4555M AMD E2-3300M

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-4555M and the AMD E2-3300M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A8-4555M 4 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the AMD E2-3300M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2011.
AMD A (112) Family AMD E (23)
AMD A8-4000M (2) CPU group AMD E2-3000 (4)
2 Generation 3
Trinity (Piledriver) Architecture Llano (K10)
Mobile Segment Mobile
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-4555M is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD E2-3300M clocks with 1.80 GHz (2.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD A8-4555M Characteristic AMD E2-3300M
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.60 GHz Frequency 1.80 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.20 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.20 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD A8-4555M Characteristic AMD E2-3300M
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Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

AMD Radeon HD 7600G GPU AMD Radeon HD 6480G
0.32 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
0.43 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
4 GPU Generation 3
32 nm Technology 32 nm
2 Max. displays 2
6 Compute units 3
384 Shader 240
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
1 GB Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
11 DirectX Version 11

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

AMD Radeon HD 7600G GPU AMD Radeon HD 6480G
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A8-4555M, while the AMD E2-3300M supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled.

AMD A8-4555M Characteristic AMD E2-3300M
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1333
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A8-4555M has a TDP of 19 W. The TDP of the AMD E2-3300M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A8-4555M Characteristic AMD E2-3300M
19 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A8-4555M has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD E2-3300M is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

AMD A8-4555M Characteristic AMD E2-3300M
32 nm Technology 28 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
FP2 Socket FS1
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Operating systems
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2011
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD A8-4555M AMD A8-4555M
AMD Radeon HD 7600G @ 0.43 GHz
326 (100%)
AMD E2-3300M AMD E2-3300M
AMD Radeon HD 6480G @ 0.44 GHz
213 (65%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A8-4555M AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
252 (100%)
AMD E2-3300M AMD E2-3300M
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD A8-4555M AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
657 (100%)
AMD E2-3300M AMD E2-3300M
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD A8-4555M AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
2198 (100%)
AMD E2-3300M AMD E2-3300M
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A8-4555M AMD E2-3300M
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