AMD A8-3550MX vs AMD G-T40E

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AMD A8-3550MX or AMD A8-3550MX – 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 A8-3550MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3550MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The AMD G-T40E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
Mobile Segment Mobile
1 Generation 1
AMD A8-3550MX Name AMD G-T40E
AMD A Family AMD G
AMD A6-3000M Group AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-3550MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3550MX is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The AMD G-T40E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T40E is 1.0 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-3550MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3550MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD G-T40E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T40E uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
400 Shaders 80
Q2/2011 Release date Q4/2010
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
3 Generation 3
32 nm Technology 40 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
5 Execution units 1
AMD Radeon HD 6620G GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
11 Direct X 11
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

-- Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 6.4 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6.4 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-3550MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD G-T40E is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
Llano (K10) Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Operating systems
32 nm Technology 40 nm
-- Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Release price --
FS1 Socket
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
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