Intel Core i5-4308U | AMD A8-5500B | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-4308U and the AMD A8-5500B and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-4308U 2 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the AMD A8-5500B which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2012. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 4000U (26) | CPU group | AMD A8-5000 (3) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Haswell U | Architecture | Trinity (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-4308U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-5500B clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-4308U | Characteristic | AMD A8-5500B |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
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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Intel Iris Graphics 5100 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7560D |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 4 |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
40 | Compute units | 4 |
320 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.1 | 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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Intel Iris Graphics 5100 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7560D |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-4308U, while the AMD A8-5500B supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-4308U | Characteristic | AMD A8-5500B |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-4308U has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-5500B is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-4308U | Characteristic | AMD A8-5500B |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-4308U has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A8-5500B is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-4308U | Characteristic | AMD A8-5500B |
22 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 1168 | Socket | FM2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2012 |
315 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A8-5500B
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD A8-5500B
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4308U
Intel Iris Graphics 5100 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5500B
AMD Radeon HD 7560D @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD A8-5500B
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A8-5500B
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD A8-5500B
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-4308U | AMD A8-5500B |
Unknown | Unknown |