A4-5050 vs Pentium 3550M

A4-5050

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2014

Pentium 3550M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-5050

4 / 4

1,328

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 3550M

2 / 2

1,327

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4-5050 is positioned at rank 831 and the Pentium 3550M is on rank 293, so the Pentium 3550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-5050

#819

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1326%

#820

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1306%

#821

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1199%

#822

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1194%

#823

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1183%

#825

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1142%

#826

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1095%

#827

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1094%

#828

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1064%

#831

A4-5050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3550M

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#281

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

442%

#282

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

436%

#283

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

400%

#284

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

398%

#285

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

395%

#287

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

381%

#288

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

365%

#289

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

365%

#290

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

355%

#293

Pentium 3550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 3550M leads in gaming performance. However, the A4-5050 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A4-5050	Pentium 3550M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A4-5050	Pentium 3550M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A4-5050 Benchmark Check

Pentium 3550M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5050 and Pentium 3550M

A4-5050

The A4-5050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium 3550M

The Pentium 3550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The A4-5050 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 3550M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-5050 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the A4-5050 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium 3550M — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 3550M. The A4-5050 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 3550M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5050 scores 1,328 against the Pentium 3550M's 1,327 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-5050. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5050 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3550M.

Feature	A4-5050	Pentium 3550M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.3 GHz+53%
Base Clock	—	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,328	1,327
Geekbench 6 Single	180	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-5050 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3550M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-5050	Pentium 3550M
Socket	FT3	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5050) / not specified (Pentium 3550M). The A4-5050 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Pentium 3550M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5050 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5050 rivals Pentium N3530.