A8-5557M vs Pentium 1403
A8-5557M
Pentium 1403
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 A8-5557M is positioned at rank 687 and the Pentium 1403 is on rank 404, so the Pentium 1403 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5557M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5557M | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5557M | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-5557M and Pentium 1403
A8-5557M
The A8-5557M 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: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,831 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium 1403
The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-5557M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 1403 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-5557M has 2 more cores. The A8-5557M is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-5557M scores 1,831 against the Pentium 1403's 1,851 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium 1403. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5557M vs 5 MB on the Pentium 1403.
| Feature | A8-5557M | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,831 | 1,851+1% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-5557M) / not specified (Pentium 1403). The A8-5557M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G), while the Pentium 1403 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5557M rivals Core i3-4000M.
| Feature | A8-5557M | Pentium 1403 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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