A8-5500B vs Ryzen Embedded R2312
A8-5500B
Ryzen Embedded R2312
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. The A8-5500B is positioned at rank #326 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5500B
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2312
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5500B | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5500B | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Ryzen Embedded R2312
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.
Ryzen Embedded R2312
The Ryzen Embedded R2312 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 June 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,952 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-5500B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5500B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500B versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2312 — a 5.6% clock advantage for the A8-5500B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A8-5500B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5500B scores 3,967 against the Ryzen Embedded R2312's 3,952 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-5500B. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5500B vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2312.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 3,967 | 3,952 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5500B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FP5 |
| 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 (A8-5500B) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded R2312). The A8-5500B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7560D), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5500B rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7560D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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