AMD A8-5545M vs AMD A9-9420e

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AMD A8-5545M CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A9-9420e
AMD A8-5545M AMD A9-9420e

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A8-5545M and the AMD A9-9420e and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A8-5545M 4 core processor released in Q2/2013 with the AMD A9-9420e which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2017.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
AMD A8-5000M (3) CPU group AMD A9-9000 (4)
3 Generation 4
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-5545M is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A9-9420e clocks with 1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD A8-5545M Characteristic AMD A9-9420e
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.70 GHz Frequency 1.80 GHz
2.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.70 GHz
2.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 2.40 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 A8-5545M Characteristic AMD A9-9420e
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

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 8510G GPU AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)
0.45 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
0.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
5 GPU Generation 7
32 nm Technology 28 nm
2 Max. displays 3
6 Compute units 3
384 Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
11 DirectX Version 12

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 8510G GPU AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 Decode
No Codec VP8 Decode
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode / Encode
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 A8-5545M, while the AMD A9-9420e supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled.

AMD A8-5545M Characteristic AMD A9-9420e
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR4-2133
Max. Memory 8 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 2.00 MB
-- PCIe version 3.0
-- PCIe lanes 8
-- PCIe Bandwidth 7.9 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD A8-5545M has a TDP of 19 W. The TDP of the AMD A9-9420e is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A8-5545M Characteristic AMD A9-9420e
19 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 90 °C

Technical details

The AMD A8-5545M has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD A9-9420e is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

AMD A8-5545M Characteristic AMD A9-9420e
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 SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
FP2 Socket FP4
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Operating systems
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2017
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-5545M (81%)
AMD A9-9420e (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD A8-5545M (100%)
AMD A9-9420e (64%)

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 A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
288 (81%)
AMD A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
355 (100%)

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 A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
786 (100%)
AMD A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
444 (56%)

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 A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
AMD Radeon HD 8510G @ 0.55 GHz
425 (100%)
AMD A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz
276 (65%)

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 A8-5545M AMD A8-5545M
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
2488 (100%)
AMD A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
1775 (71%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A8-5545M AMD A9-9420e
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