A8-5550M vs Celeron N4500

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-5550M

4 / 4

1,811

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N4500

2 / 2

1,817

+0.3%

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 A8-5550M is positioned at rank #692 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A8-5550M

#680

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

972%

#681

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

958%

#682

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

879%

#683

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

875%

#684

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

867%

#686

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

838%

#687

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

803%

#688

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

802%

#689

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

780%

#692

A8-5550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

99%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#705

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4500 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A8-5550M	Celeron N4500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-5550M (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A8-5550M	Celeron N4500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A8-5550M and Celeron N4500

A8-5550M

The A8-5550M 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,811 points. Launch price was $90.

Celeron N4500

The Celeron N4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,817 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A8-5550M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N4500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-5550M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the A8-5550M versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4500 — a 10.2% clock advantage for the A8-5550M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A8-5550M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N4500 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5550M scores 1,811 against the Celeron N4500's 1,817 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N4500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5550M vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4500.

Feature	A8-5550M	Celeron N4500
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+11%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+91%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1.5 MB (total)+50%
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Richland (2013−2014)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	1,811	1,817

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Memory & Platform

The A8-5550M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4500 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8-5550M	Celeron N4500
Socket	FS1r2	BGA1338
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A8-5550M) / not specified (Celeron N4500). The A8-5550M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G), while the Celeron N4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5550M rivals Core i3-4000M.