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.
7 Generation 3
Intel Celeron 3855U Name AMD A8-5557M
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron 3000 Group AMD A8-5000M
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
 
 

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
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
 
 

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.
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.72 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 4
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2013
12.0 Direct X 11
14 nm Technology 32 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.52 GHz
96 Shaders 256
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8550G
9 Generation 5
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Socket FP2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2013
107 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Kaby Lake U Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes