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AMD A8-5500 vs AMD A4-4000

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The AMD A4-4000 is an entry-level processor (APU) for basic computing tasks such as office work and web browsing.

It was manufactured using the 32nm process and is based on the Richland architecture (Piledriver). The processor has two cores and 1 MB L3 cache, without L2 cache. Its single-core performance is sufficient for simple applications. The integrated AMD Radeon HD 7480D graphics unit offers basic capabilities, supported by a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s.

Specific TDP values are not available. As an older model, it is mainly found on the used market today and originally represented a very cost-effective option. The AMD A8-5500 is a mid-range APU suitable for everyday applications, multitasking, and light multimedia use.

It was also manufactured using the 32nm process but is based on the Trinity architecture (Piledriver). This processor offers four cores and 4 MB L3 cache, also without L2 cache. In single-core performance, the AMD A8-5500 is significantly superior and also surpasses the A4-4000 in multi-core performance.

For gaming, its integrated AMD Radeon HD 7560D is more powerful, supported by a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 30 GB/s. Specific TDP values are also not available here. On the used market, it offers a better price-performance ratio for more demanding users.

AMD A4-4000

  • Entry-level processor for basic tasks
  • Two cores (Richland, Piledriver)
  • Integrated AMD Radeon HD 7480D graphics
  • Cost-effective option for simple requirements

AMD A8-5500

  • Mid-range APU for multitasking
  • Four cores (Trinity, Piledriver)
  • Superior integrated AMD Radeon HD 7560D graphics
  • Higher memory bandwidth (30 GB/s)

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
AMD A8-5500
Rank 2 - 75 %
AMD A4-4000
Multi-core performance
Rank 1 - 100 %
AMD A8-5500
Rank 2 - 42 %
AMD A4-4000
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD A8-5500
AMD A8-5500 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
463
AMD A4-4000
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
348
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A8-5500
AMD A8-5500 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,258
AMD A4-4000
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
499
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A8-5500
AMD A8-5500 100 %
AMD Radeon HD 7560D
389
AMD A4-4000
AMD Radeon HD 7480D
184

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At a glance

Wischen
AMD A8-5500AMD A4-4000
FamilyAMD A (112)AMD A (112)
CPU groupAMD A8-5000 (3)AMD A4-4000 (2)
ArchitectureTrinity (Piledriver)Richland (Piledriver)
Technology32 nm32 nm
SegmentDesktopDesktop
SocketFM2FM2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Wischen
AMD A8-5500AMD A4-4000
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 42 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormalnormal
Cores: 4x 2x
Frequency: 3.20 GHz 3.00 GHz
Turbo (1 Core): 3.70 GHz 3.20 GHz
Turbo (All Cores): 3.70 GHz 3.20 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache4.00 MB1.00 MB
Overclocking

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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AMD A8-5500AMD A4-4000
GPU nameAMD Radeon HD 7560DAMD Radeon HD 7480D
GPU frequency0.76 GHz0.72 GHz
CUs / Shader4 / 2562 / 128
Raytracing
Max. displays22
Max. GPU Memory2 GB2 GB
Technology32 nm32 nm
Release dateQ3/2012Q2/2012

NPU AI performance

Wischen
AMD A8-5500AMD A4-4000
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

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AMD A8-5500AMD A4-4000
MemoryDDR3-1866 (29.9 GB/s)
DDR3-1333 (21.3 GB/s)
Max. Memory
Memory channels22
ECCNoNo
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

Wischen
AMD A8-5500AMD A4-4000
TDP65 W65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

Wischen
AMD A8-5500AMD A4-4000
Chip designUnknownUnknown
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, LinuxWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Release dateQ3/2012Q2/2013
Release price85 $32 $
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AMD A8-5500
AMD A8-5500
4C / 4T · 3.20 - 3.70 GHz
AMD A4-4000
AMD A4-4000
2C / 2T · 3.00 - 3.20 GHz

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