AMD A8-5500
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket: FM2
TDP: 65W
Price: $83.00 from Amazon
AMD A8-5500
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket
FM2
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$83.00
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Overview
The AMD A8-5500 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 3.2GHz base to 3.2GHz boost. Integrated Radeon HD 7560D graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the FM2 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Its $83.00 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | FM2 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 7560D |
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