Intel Core 7 processor 150U vs AMD A8-5500

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core 7 processor 150U CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A8-5500
Intel Core 7 processor 150U AMD A8-5500

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 7 processor 150U and the AMD A8-5500 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core 7 processor 150U 10 core processor released in Q1/2024 with the AMD A8-5500 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2012.
Intel Core 7 (1) Family AMD A (112)
Intel Core processors (Series 1) (3) CPU group AMD A8-5000 (3)
1 Generation 2
Raptor Lake U Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 7 processor 150U is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (5.40 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-5500 clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core 7 processor 150U Characteristic AMD A8-5500
10 Cores 4
12 Threads 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.80 GHz (5.40 GHz)
2x Redwood Cove
A-Core 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz)
1.20 GHz (4.00 GHz)
8x Crestmont
B-Core --

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.

Intel Core 7 processor 150U Characteristic AMD A8-5500
Intel AI engine AI hardware --
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) 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.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU AMD Radeon HD 7560D
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
1.30 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
13 GPU Generation 4
10 nm Technology 32 nm
4 Max. displays 2
96 Compute units 4
768 Shader 256
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
32 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
12.1 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.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU AMD Radeon HD 7560D
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
Decode Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 7 processor 150U, while the AMD A8-5500 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core 7 processor 150U Characteristic AMD A8-5500
LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 Memory DDR3-1866
96 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
102.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC No
12.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 4.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version --
20 PCIe lanes --
39.4 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core 7 processor 150U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-5500 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core 7 processor 150U Characteristic AMD A8-5500
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
55 W TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
12 W TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core 7 processor 150U has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of AMD A8-5500 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core 7 processor 150U Characteristic AMD A8-5500
10 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
BGA 1744 Socket FM2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2024 Release date Q3/2012
-- Release price 85 $
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the Intel Core 7 processor 150U to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 4.6 stars (10 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the AMD A8-5500 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 5.0 stars (3 ratings). Rate now:


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.
Intel Core 7 processor 150U Intel Core 7 processor 150U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz
1993 (100%)
AMD A8-5500 AMD A8-5500
AMD Radeon HD 7560D @ 0.76 GHz
389 (20%)

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.
Intel Core 7 processor 150U Intel Core 7 processor 150U
10C 12T @ 5.40 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-5500 AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
463 (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.
Intel Core 7 processor 150U Intel Core 7 processor 150U
10C 12T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-5500 AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
1258 (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.
Intel Core 7 processor 150U Intel Core 7 processor 150U
10C 12T @ 1.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A8-5500 AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
4052 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core 7 processor 150U AMD A8-5500
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. AMD A8-5500AMD A8-7600 AMD A8-5500 vs AMD A8-7600
2. Intel Core i5-4590AMD A8-5500 Intel Core i5-4590 vs AMD A8-5500
3. AMD A8-5500AMD Athlon II X4 740 AMD A8-5500 vs AMD Athlon II X4 740
4. AMD A8-5500AMD A10-7800 AMD A8-5500 vs AMD A10-7800
5. AMD A8-5500AMD A8-5500B AMD A8-5500 vs AMD A8-5500B
6. AMD A8-5500Intel Core i3-5010U AMD A8-5500 vs Intel Core i3-5010U
7. Intel Pentium G3250AMD A8-5500 Intel Pentium G3250 vs AMD A8-5500
8. Intel Core i3-3210AMD A8-5500 Intel Core i3-3210 vs AMD A8-5500
9. AMD A8-6500TAMD A8-5500 AMD A8-6500T vs AMD A8-5500
10. AMD A8-5500Intel Pentium G3220 AMD A8-5500 vs Intel Pentium G3220


back to index