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AMD A8-5550M APU

Explore AMD A8-5550M APU technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.1/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

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.

CPU Mark1,820
491 samples
Single Thread1,005
Overall rank#3,985
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.1Outdated for demanding workloads

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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD A8-5557M APUAMD1,831 points
03AMD GX-424CC SOCAMD1,823 points
04AMD A8-5550M APUThis CPU1,820 points
05AMD A8-7410 APUAMD1,812 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD A8-5557M APUAMD1,069 points
02AMD A8-5550M APUThis CPU1,005 points
04AMD GX-424CC SOCAMD804 points
05AMD A8-7410 APUAMD794 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD GX-424CC SOCAMD72.9 Mark/W
02AMD A8-7410 APUAMD72.5 Mark/W
03AMD A8-5557M APUAMD52.3 Mark/W
04AMD A8-5550M APUThis CPU52.0 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
29,016.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
537.40
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
740.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
9.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
3,384.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
12,369.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
188.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,755.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2013
SocketFS1R2
Cores / threads4 / —
Base clock2.10 GHz
Max turbo3.10 GHz
TDP35 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 16 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 2048 KB