Product Comparison: AMD A8-5500 vs Intel Core i3-4130

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AMD A8-5500 CPU Processor

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Intel Core i3-4130 CPU Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

AMD

Intel

Model

A8-5500

Core i3-4130

Origin

China

About the Product

Do more in less time with energy-efficient desktops. With AMD's APU, a multicore CPU and discrete-level GPU on a single power-efficient chip, you get the visual performance you need for the best choice for digital entertainment and gaming.

The Intel Core i3-4130 processor is the base model for Intel's new processor family and can be the perfect foundation for a fast, powerful PC. This processor supports Intel Graphics HD 4400, which provides high-definition video playback and high-quality graphics in 3D games, which is also ideal for everyday tasks.

Package Size

Height

4.45 in.

4.6 in.

Width

3.34 in.

4.4 in.

Depth

2.36 in.

2.91 in.

Weight

1.1 lbs.

1.12 lbs.

AMD A8-5500

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AMD A8-5500

Intel Core i3-4130

Details

Socket

FM2

FCLGA1150

Lithography

32 nm

22 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Trinity

Haswell

What customers say about "Details"

AMD A8-5500 CPU Processor

This processor requires a socket FM2 motherboard. Good for my needs.
I installed this into a ASUS F2A85-V PRO FM2. Easy.
Very snappy on budget build using MSI FM2-A75MA-E35.
Easy to install in Asus A55FM2 board.
My mobo GH-F2A88XM-D3H FM2 is perfect for this CPU. Installation was easy.

Intel Core i3-4130 CPU Processor

Fit perfect in the socket and fast delivery.
The Intel Core i3 4130 uses the new LGA 1150 socket, clocked at 3.40GHz. This CPU packs a hell of punch.
Installation was perfect and with no problems attaching to mainboard.
This the first socket 1150 I have purchased and the computer booted up like a champ.
Installed easily. Running great.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

3.2 GHz

3.4 GHz

Turbo Clock Speed

3.7 GHz

Max TDP

65 W

54 W

Max Temperature

71.3 °C

72 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

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What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

AMD A8-5500 CPU Processor

High clocks and 4 cores keep thing fast.
Runs fast, quiet and cool Win 7 Pro 64. Good processor.
Fast, great graphics (especially with discrete GPU), can handle games at surprisingly high levels.
Fast, easy install, overclocking can be done easily.
Not as fast as the latest, but uses less power.

Intel Core i3-4130 CPU Processor

If I have multiple windows open, everything runs smoothly and things load fast with it.
This chip is fast enough for all of your basic tasks and the price is right.
Great processor for everyday computing and even a little gaming!
Install went flawlessly and it works great. Really really fast CPU.
Good, fast CPU. The fan it comes with is pretty basic.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

192 kB

64 kB

L2 Cache Size

4000 kB

512 kB

Max Memory Size

32 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

21 GB/s

25.6 GB/s

L3 Cache Size

3000 kB

L1 Cache Size
Max Memory Channels

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What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

AMD A8-5500 CPU Processor

Memory 12 GB DDR3 1600 MHz good for this CPU.
It's very speedy paired with fast memory and a fast SSD.
Perfect with my 2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB memory.
Decent performance for the price. Great memory support!
I am very impressed by the ease of installation of the AMD CPU. Has perfect support memory for my needs.

Intel Core i3-4130 CPU Processor

Paired with a nice amount of memory, it's been better than I expected any i3 to be.
Entry level gaming performance is pretty impressive.
Fast processor. Works well with a lot of memory.
Enough cache for a comfortable game.
Works great with 32GB of storage. Overclocked memory to full. Excellent performance.

Graphics Specifications

DirectX* Support

11.2

11.1/12

Graphics Base Frequency

760 MHz

350 MHz

Processor Graphics

AMD Radeon HD 7560D

Intel HD Graphics 4400

Graphics Output

eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI/VGA