AMD A8-5500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD A8-5500 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500. 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 | 65W |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Socket | FM2 | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB | 16 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver | Zen 3 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 7560D | None |
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 — driven by Cores (6), Boost Clock (4.2 GHz), L3 Cache (16 MB)
AMD A8-5500
0
performance points
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
11
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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