CPU
GPU
A8-4555M
Xeon L5240
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 A8-4555M is positioned at rank 826 and the Xeon L5240 is on rank 951, so the A8-4555M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-4555M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4555M | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4555M | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-4555M and Xeon L5240
A8-4555M
The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.
Xeon L5240
The Xeon L5240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A8-4555M is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-4555M scores 1,341 against the Xeon L5240's 1,337 — a 0.3% lead for the A8-4555M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-4555M vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5240.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3 GHz+87% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,341 | 1,337 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4555M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5240 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-4555M) / not specified (Xeon L5240). The A8-4555M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7600G), while the Xeon L5240 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Xeon L5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7600G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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