Core i3-4000M vs A8-5550M

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4000M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

A8-5550M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4000M

2 / 4

1,797

0.0%

1,811

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core i3-4000M is positioned at rank 501 and the A8-5550M is on rank 692, so the Core i3-4000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4000M

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

99%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#489

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

653%

#490

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

643%

#491

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

591%

#492

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

588%

#493

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

583%

#495

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

563%

#496

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

540%

#497

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

539%

#498

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

524%

#501

Core i3-4000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A8-5550M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4000M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4000M	A8-5550M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4000M	A8-5550M
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.

Core i3-4000M Benchmark Check

A8-5550M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4000M and A8-5550M

Core i3-4000M

The Core i3-4000M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,797 points. Launch price was $225.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4000M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-5550M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5550M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-4000M versus 3.1 GHz on the A8-5550M — a 25.5% clock advantage for the A8-5550M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i3-4000M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A8-5550M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4000M scores 1,797 against the A8-5550M's 1,811 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-5550M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4000M vs 0 kB on the A8-5550M.

Feature	Core i3-4000M	A8-5550M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz+29%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,797	1,811

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4000M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-5550M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4000M	A8-5550M
Socket	PGA946	FS1r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

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