Processor N95 vs A8-3550MX

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Aggregate performance score

A8-3550MX
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.09
Processor N95
2023
4 cores / 44 x 3.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core threads, 15 Watt
3.10
+184%

Processor N95 outperforms A8-3550MX by a whopping 184% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-3550MX and Processor N95 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking23121546
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD A-SeriesIntel Alder Lake-N
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Alder Lake-N
Release date20 December 2011 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Current price$221 no data

Detailed specifications

A8-3550MX and Processor N95 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads444 x 3.4  GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed2 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache128K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size228 mm2no data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on A8-3550MX and Processor N95 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFS1Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3550MX and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6620G, DDR3(L)-1333/1600 Memory Controllerno data
AES-NIno data+
FMAno data+
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

A8-3550MX and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3550MX and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3550MX and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 6620GIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-3550MX and Processor N95.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.09 3.10
Integrated graphics card 0.88 2.28
Recency 20 December 2011 3 January 2023
Threads 4 44 x 3.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

The Processor N95 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3550MX in performance tests.


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