CPU
GPU
A8-5545M
Pentium 967
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 A8-5545M is positioned at rank 756 and the Pentium 967 is on rank 1031, so the A8-5545M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5545M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 967
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5545M | Pentium 967 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5545M | Pentium 967 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 A8-5545M and Pentium 967
A8-5545M
The A8-5545M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,628 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium 967
The Pentium 967 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The A8-5545M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 967 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-5545M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A8-5545M versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium 967 — a 70% clock advantage for the A8-5545M (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The A8-5545M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 967 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5545M scores 1,628 against the Pentium 967's 1,640 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 967. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5545M vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 967.
| Feature | A8-5545M | Pentium 967 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+108% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz+31% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,628 | 1,640 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 288 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 786 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5545M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 967 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-5545M | Pentium 967 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-5545M) / not specified (Pentium 967). The A8-5545M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G), while the Pentium 967 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-5545M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-5545M rivals Core i3-4000M.
| Feature | A8-5545M | Pentium 967 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8510G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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