AMD A9-9420e vs AMD A8-5557M

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AMD A9-9420e CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A8-5557M
AMD A9-9420e AMD A8-5557M

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A9-9420e and the AMD A8-5557M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A9-9420e 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the AMD A8-5557M which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
AMD A9-9000 (4) CPU group AMD A8-5000M (3)
4 Generation 3
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A9-9420e is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-5557M clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD A9-9420e Characteristic AMD A8-5557M
2 Cores 4
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.80 GHz Frequency 2.10 GHz
2.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.10 GHz
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.10 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD A9-9420e Characteristic AMD A8-5557M
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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 R5 (Stoney Ridge) GPU AMD Radeon HD 8550G
0.72 GHz GPU frequency 0.52 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.72 GHz
7 GPU Generation 5
28 nm Technology 32 nm
3 Max. displays 2
3 Compute units 4
192 Shader 256
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
12 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 R5 (Stoney Ridge) GPU AMD Radeon HD 8550G
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode Codec h264 Decode
Decode Codec VP9 No
Decode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD A9-9420e, while the AMD A8-5557M supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

AMD A9-9420e Characteristic AMD A8-5557M
DDR4-2133 Memory DDR3-1600
8 GB Max. Memory
1 (Single Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
2.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version --
8 PCIe lanes --
7.9 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A9-9420e has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-5557M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A9-9420e Characteristic AMD A8-5557M
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
90 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A9-9420e has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of AMD A8-5557M is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD A9-9420e Characteristic AMD A8-5557M
28 nm Technology 32 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
FP4 Socket FP2
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Operating systems
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2013
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD A9-9420e (80%)
AMD A8-5557M (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD A9-9420e (49%)
AMD A8-5557M (100%)

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 A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
355 (80%)
AMD A8-5557M AMD A8-5557M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
442 (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 A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
444 (37%)
AMD A8-5557M AMD A8-5557M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
1201 (100%)

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 A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz
276 (75%)
AMD A8-5557M AMD A8-5557M
AMD Radeon HD 8550G @ 0.72 GHz
369 (100%)

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 A9-9420e AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
1775 (61%)
AMD A8-5557M AMD A8-5557M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
2892 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A9-9420e AMD A8-5557M
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