AMD A8-5545M vs Intel Core i3-3227U

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AMD A8-5545M or AMD A8-5545M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A8-5545M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-5545M, you'll need a motherboard with a FP2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3227U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3227U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A8-5545M Name Intel Core i3-3227U
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 3
AMD A8-5000M Group Intel Core i 3000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-5545M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-5545M is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-3227U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3227U is 1.9 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-5545M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-5545M uses the AMD Radeon HD 8510G, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-3227U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3227U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.45 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
11 Direct X 11.0
AMD Radeon HD 8510G GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 16
5 Generation 7
0.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 19 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
19 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-5545M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-3227U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Ivy Bridge U
32 nm Technology 22 nm
FP2 Socket BGA 1023
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB