Atom x7433RE vs A8-5500B
Atom x7433RE
A8-5500B
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 x7433RE is positioned at rank 309 and the A8-5500B is on rank 326, so the Atom x7433RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7433RE
Performance Per Dollar A8-5500B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7433RE | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7433RE | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Atom x7433RE and A8-5500B
Atom x7433RE
The Atom x7433RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,049 points. Launch price was $63.
A8-5500B
The A8-5500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,967 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Atom x7433RE and A8-5500B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7433RE versus 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500B — a 8.5% clock advantage for the A8-5500B (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Atom x7433RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the A8-5500B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7433RE scores 4,049 against the A8-5500B's 3,967 — a 2% lead for the Atom x7433RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7433RE vs 0 kB on the A8-5500B.
| Feature | Atom x7433RE | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+113% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,049+2% | 3,967 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7433RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A8-5500B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7433RE versus 1866 on the A8-5500B — the A8-5500B supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5500B supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x7433RE) vs 2 (A8-5500B). PCIe lanes: 9 (Atom x7433RE) vs 16 (A8-5500B) — the A8-5500B offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7433RE) and FM2 (A8-5500B).
| Feature | Atom x7433RE | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 1866+37220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+26214300% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 9 | 16+78% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom x7433RE) / true (A8-5500B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) (Atom x7433RE) and Radeon HD 7560D (A8-5500B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5500B rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | Atom x7433RE | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (32EU) | Radeon HD 7560D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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