A8-5550M vs Pentium G3250T
A8-5550M
Pentium G3250T
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 A8-5550M is positioned at rank 692 and the Pentium G3250T is on rank 617, so the Pentium G3250T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A8-5550M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3250T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5550M | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5550M | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 A8-5550M and Pentium G3250T
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.
Pentium G3250T
The Pentium G3250T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,818 points. Launch price was $46.
Processing Power
The A8-5550M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3250T 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 Pentium G3250T — a 10.2% clock advantage for the A8-5550M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A8-5550M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G3250T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5550M scores 1,811 against the Pentium G3250T's 1,818 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G3250T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5550M vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3250T.
| Feature | A8-5550M | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+11% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,811 | 1,818 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5550M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3250T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-5550M | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-5550M) / not specified (Pentium G3250T). The A8-5550M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G), while the Pentium G3250T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5550M rivals Core i3-4000M.
| Feature | A8-5550M | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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