CPU
GPU
Core i5-5350U
A8-5500
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 Core i5-5350U is positioned at rank 1126 and the A8-5500 is on rank 472, so the A8-5500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5350U
Performance Per Dollar A8-5500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-5350U | A8-5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($315) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-5350U | A8-5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($315) | ✅ 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 Core i5-5350U and A8-5500
Core i5-5350U
The Core i5-5350U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,589 points. Launch price was $315.
A8-5500
The A8-5500 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: 2,615 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Core i5-5350U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-5500 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5350U versus 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the A8-5500 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-5350U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-5500 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5350U scores 2,589 against the A8-5500's 2,615 — a 1% lead for the A8-5500. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5350U vs 0 kB on the A8-5500.
| Feature | Core i5-5350U | A8-5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+78% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,589 | 2,615+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-5350U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-5500 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1866 on the Core i5-5350U versus 1866 on the A8-5500 — the A8-5500 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5500 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-5350U) vs 16 (A8-5500) — the A8-5500 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-5350U | A8-5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1866 | 1866+62100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+26214300% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-5350U) vs true (A8-5500). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 6000 (Core i5-5350U) and Radeon HD 7560D (A8-5500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5350U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A8-5500 rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | Core i5-5350U | A8-5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 6000 | Radeon HD 7560D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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