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AMD A4-5100 APU

Explore AMD A4-5100 APU technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A4-5100 APU is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1301 and a single-thread rating of 530. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

CPU Mark1,301
16 samples
Single Thread530
Overall rank#4,390
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.5Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A4-5100 APU is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1301 and a single-thread rating of 530. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD A4-5100 APU is a Laptop released in 2015. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,301 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,301 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 530 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FT3. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 15 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD A4-5100 APU specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,301 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD A4-5100 APU good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD A4-5100 APU?

Start with FT3 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD A4-5100 APU use?

The recorded reference TDP is 15 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i3-390M @ 2.67GHzIntel1,307 points
03AMD A4-5100 APUThis CPU1,301 points
04AMD PRO A6-7350BAMD1,299 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD PRO A6-7350BAMD1,242 points
03Intel Core i3-390M @ 2.67GHzIntel1,074 points
05AMD A4-5100 APUThis CPU530 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD A4-5100 APUThis CPU86.7 Mark/W
03AMD PRO A6-7350BAMD86.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
21,334.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
389.30
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
788.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,868.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
7,450.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
100.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,848.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2015
SocketFT3
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP15 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 2048 KB