Intel Core i7-4790T | AMD A8-5550M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4790T and the AMD A8-5550M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-4790T 4 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the AMD A8-5550M which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 4000 (64) | CPU group | AMD A8-5000M (3) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Haswell S | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4790T is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (3.90 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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Intel Core i7-4790T | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.10 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 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 HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8550G |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.52 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 4 |
160 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 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 HD Graphics 4600 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8550G |
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 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-4790T, 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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Intel Core i7-4790T | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4790T has a TDP of 45 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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Intel Core i7-4790T | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4790T has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A8-5550M is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4790T | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
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 |
LGA 1150 | Socket | FS1r2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
275 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
AMD Radeon HD 8550G @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4790T | AMD A8-5550M |
Unknown | Unknown |