A8-5500 vs Core i5-4258U
A8-5500
Core i5-4258U
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 A8-5500 is positioned at rank 472 and the Core i5-4258U is on rank 161, so the Core i5-4258U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5500
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4258U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5500 | Core i5-4258U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5500 | Core i5-4258U |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-5500 and Core i5-4258U
A8-5500
The A8-5500 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,615 points. Launch price was $90.
Core i5-4258U
The Core i5-4258U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,610 points. Launch price was $342.
Processing Power
The A8-5500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4258U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-4258U — a 24.2% clock advantage for the A8-5500 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A8-5500 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4258U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5500 scores 2,615 against the Core i5-4258U's 2,610 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-5500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5500 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4258U.
| Feature | A8-5500 | Core i5-4258U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,615 | 2,610 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5500 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4258U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-5500 | Core i5-4258U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-5500) / not specified (Core i5-4258U). The A8-5500 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7560D), while the Core i5-4258U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5500 rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A8-5500 | Core i5-4258U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7560D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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