AMD A8-5500 vs AMD Phenom II X3 720
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD A8-5500 and the AMD Phenom II X3 720. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 95W |
| Cores | 4 | 3 |
| Socket | FM2 | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 7560D | None |
Winner: AMD A8-5500 — driven by Cores (4), Boost Clock (3.2 GHz), Threads (8)
AMD A8-5500
10
performance points
AMD Phenom II X3 720
2
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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