Explore AMD A8-5550M APU technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.
AMD A8-5550M APU is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1820 and a single-thread rating of 1005. Its stated TDP is 35 W.
AMD A8-5550M APU is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.1 GHz and boosts up to 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1820 and a single-thread rating of 1005. Its stated TDP is 35 W.
Specification context
What do these specifications mean in practice?
The AMD A8-5550M APU is a Laptop released in 2013. Recorded specifications include up to 3.10 GHz turbo, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,820 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 1,820 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,005 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 FS1R2. 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 35 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 A8-5550M APU specifications?
The main recorded details are up to 3.10 GHz turbo, a 35 W reference TDP, a 1,820 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.
Is the AMD A8-5550M 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 A8-5550M APU?
Start with FS1R2 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.
How much power does the AMD A8-5550M APU use?
The recorded reference TDP is 35 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.
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Overall and multi-core performance
A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.