Atom N2800 vs A8-5557M
Atom N2800
A8-5557M
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 Atom N2800 is positioned at rank 147 and the A8-5557M is on rank 687, so the Atom N2800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom N2800
Performance Per Dollar A8-5557M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom N2800 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom N2800 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Atom N2800 and A8-5557M
Atom N2800
The Atom N2800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,829 points. Launch price was $47.
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.
Processing Power
The Atom N2800 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-5557M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5557M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Atom N2800 versus 3.1 GHz on the A8-5557M — a 49.5% clock advantage for the A8-5557M (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Atom N2800 uses the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the A8-5557M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N2800 scores 1,829 against the A8-5557M's 1,831 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-5557M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom N2800 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 3.1 GHz+66% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.1 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Cedarview-M (2011−2012) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,829 | 1,831 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom N2800 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-5557M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Atom N2800 versus 1600 on the A8-5557M — the A8-5557M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5557M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom N2800) vs 2 (A8-5557M). PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom N2800) vs 16 (A8-5557M) — the A8-5557M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom N2800) and FP2,FS1r2 (A8-5557M).
| Feature | Atom N2800 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA559 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+26214300% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom N2800) / true (A8-5557M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3650 (Atom N2800) and Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G (A8-5557M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5557M rivals Core i3-4000M.
| Feature | Atom N2800 | A8-5557M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 3650 | Radeon HD 8510G / 8550G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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