Intel Celeron 3855U vs AMD A8-5557M

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Intel Celeron 3855U or Intel Celeron 3855U – 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 Intel Celeron 3855U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
The AMD A8-5557M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-5557M, you'll need a motherboard with a FP2 socket.
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
7 Generation 3
Intel Celeron 3855U Name AMD A8-5557M
Intel Celeron 3000 Group AMD A8-5000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3855U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3855U is 1.6 GHz
The AMD A8-5557M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-5557M is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
None None 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3855U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3855U uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-5557M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-5557M uses the AMD Radeon HD 8550G, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
12 Execution units 4
9 Generation 5
12.0 Direct X 11
96 Shaders 256
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.52 GHz
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.72 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8550G
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3855U is manufactured using a 14 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 AMD A8-5557M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
107 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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Kaby Lake U Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Socket FP2
Monolithic Chip design --