Apple M1 | AMD A8-5550M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Apple M1 and the AMD A8-5550M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Apple M1 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 with the AMD A8-5550M which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Apple M series (25) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Apple M1 (9) | CPU group | AMD A8-5000M (3) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
M1 | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Apple M2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Apple M1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-5550M clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
A-Core | 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz) |
0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
Apple Neural Engine | AI hardware | -- |
16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS | 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. |
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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8550G |
0.39 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.52 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
1 | GPU Generation | 5 |
5 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
128 | Compute units | 4 |
1024 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Apple M1 (8 Core) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8550G |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Apple M1, while the AMD A8-5550M supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Apple M1 has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-5550M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
20 W | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Apple M1 has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD A8-5550M is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Apple M1 | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
5 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
Armv8.5-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
-- | Socket | FS1r2 |
Apple Virtualization Framework | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
macOS | Operating systems | |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
AMD Radeon HD 8550G @ 0.72 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
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AMD A8-5550M
2.10 GHz |
Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Apple M1 | AMD A8-5550M |
Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |
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