AMD A4-5000 vs Intel Atom D2550

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

AMD A4-5000 or AMD A4-5000 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A4-5000 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
The Intel Atom D2550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom D2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A4-5000 Name Intel Atom D2550
AMD A4-5000 Group Intel Atom D2000
4 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-5000 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5000 is 1.5 GHz
The Intel Atom D2550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2550 is 1.86 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-5000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5000 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom D2550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom D2550 uses the Intel GMA 3650, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2008
2 Execution units 4
11.1 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 32
AMD Radeon HD 8330 GPU name Intel GMA 3650
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
5 Generation --
28 nm Technology 65 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode AVC No
Decode h264 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 No
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 4.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 8.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-5000 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom D2550 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2012
Socket BGA 559
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Cedarview
AMD-V Virtualization None
115 $ Release price 38 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3
-- Chip design Monolithic
28 nm Technology 32 nm