A8-5500B vs Atom x7433RE
A8-5500B
Atom x7433RE
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 A8-5500B is positioned at rank 326 and the Atom x7433RE is on rank 309, so the Atom x7433RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5500B
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7433RE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5500B | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5500B | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-5500B and Atom x7433RE
A8-5500B
The A8-5500B 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: 3,967 points. Launch price was $90.
Atom x7433RE
The Atom x7433RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,049 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
Both the A8-5500B and Atom x7433RE share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500B versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7433RE — a 8.5% clock advantage for the A8-5500B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A8-5500B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x7433RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5500B scores 3,967 against the Atom x7433RE's 4,049 — a 2% lead for the Atom x7433RE. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5500B vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7433RE.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+113% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Amston Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 3,967 | 4,049+2% |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5500B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7433RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-5500B versus DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7433RE — the A8-5500B supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5500B supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A8-5500B) vs 1 (Atom x7433RE). PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-5500B) vs 9 (Atom x7433RE) — the A8-5500B offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A8-5500B) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7433RE).
| Feature | A8-5500B | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+37220% | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 16 GB+26214300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+78% | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-5500B) / not specified (Atom x7433RE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7560D (A8-5500B) and Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) (Atom x7433RE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5500B rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Atom x7433RE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7560D | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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