Name: AMD A10 4655M
Brand: AMD

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A10 4655M

Overall score

4.0

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

7.3

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

Performance

2.8

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cache & Architecture

3.7

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

Memory & PCIe

3.8

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A

Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

Integrated Graphics

7.6

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

Power & Thermal

5.8

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

AMD A10 4655M vs the average processor

Why is AMD A10 4655M better than the average processor?

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2x more L2 per core
AMD A10 4655M has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=1 MB/core
AMD A10 4655M has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
44.4% lower base power
AMD A10 4655M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
AMD A10 4655M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.25 W vs 45 W
10x more popular
AMD A10 4655M is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
AMD A10 4655M is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).10 vs 1
44.4% lower TDP
AMD A10 4655M has a lower TDP than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <30 W
AMD A10 4655M has a lower TDP than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.25 W vs 45 W
12.8% higher user score
AMD A10 4655M has a higher user score than the average processor (9.02 vs 8,000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
AMD A10 4655M has a higher user score than the average processor (9.02 vs 8,000).9.02 vs 8
7.14x cheaper
AMD A10 4655M is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
AMD A10 4655M is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
60% larger L2 cache
AMD A10 4655M has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
AMD A10 4655M has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.4 MB vs 2.5 MB
1 more supported displays
AMD A10 4655M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
What it is: The maximum number of displays the processor can drive at once.
When it matters: When you plan a multi-monitor setup with integrated graphics.
Importance: LOW
Good value: 4
AMD A10 4655M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.4 vs 3
2x more L2 per core
AMD A10 4655M has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
60% larger L2 cache
AMD A10 4655M has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
1 more supported displays
AMD A10 4655M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
44.4% lower base power
AMD A10 4655M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
44.4% lower TDP
AMD A10 4655M has a lower TDP than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Why is AMD A10 4655M worse than the average processor?

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8 year/s older release date
AMD A10 4655M has an older release date than the average processor (2012 vs 2020).
May 2,012
No crypto acceleration
AMD A10 4655M does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
64.2% weaker single-core performance
AMD A10 4655M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (888 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
81.3% lower single-core score
AMD A10 4655M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (275 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
34.9% lower boost clock
AMD A10 4655M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
87.3% lower multi-core score
AMD A10 4655M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (609 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
84.3% lower PassMark score
AMD A10 4655M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,652 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
2 fewer CPU cores
AMD A10 4655M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
No multithreading support
AMD A10 4655M does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
4 fewer CPU threads
AMD A10 4655M has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
1 fewer threads per core
AMD A10 4655M has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
8 lower clock multiplier
AMD A10 4655M has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
2.67x larger process node
AMD A10 4655M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD A10 4655M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).
73.7% fewer transistors
AMD A10 4655M has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
Less advanced foundry
AMD A10 4655M uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 32 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
53.5% lower memory bandwidth
AMD A10 4655M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (21.3 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
Older DDR support
AMD A10 4655M supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
54.6% lower memory speed
AMD A10 4655M has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,333 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
Older PCIe version
AMD A10 4655M supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
75% less memory capacity
AMD A10 4655M has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
Limited PCIe bifurcation
AMD A10 4655M supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4 vs x16, x8/x8).
Inferior integrated GPU
AMD A10 4655M uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon HD 7620G vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
No configurable TDP
AMD A10 4655M does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
64.2% weaker single-core performance
AMD A10 4655M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (888 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
AMD A10 4655M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (888 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.888 vs 2,483
81.3% lower single-core score
AMD A10 4655M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (275 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
AMD A10 4655M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (275 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.275 vs 1,471
34.9% lower boost clock
AMD A10 4655M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
AMD A10 4655M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
87.3% lower multi-core score
AMD A10 4655M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (609 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
AMD A10 4655M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (609 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.609 vs 4,793
2.67x larger process node
AMD A10 4655M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
AMD A10 4655M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.32 nm vs 12 nm
84.3% lower PassMark score
AMD A10 4655M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,652 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
AMD A10 4655M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,652 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,652 vs 10,532.5
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD A10 4655M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).
What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.
Importance: LOW
AMD A10 4655M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).Trinity vs Kaby Lake
2 fewer CPU cores
AMD A10 4655M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
AMD A10 4655M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6

Third-party reviews

United Kingdom

4.3

351 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD A10 4655M?

Affordable APU that provides good value for budget-conscious users
Integrated Radeon HD 7620G graphics are relatively fast for its class, outperforming some older Intel integrated solutions
Low power consumption (25W TDP) leads to decent battery life in well-designed laptops
Reliable and consistent performance for daily office tasks, web browsing, and light media playback
Includes support for hardware virtualization and modern instruction sets like AVX and AES

What customers dislike about AMD A10 4655M?

Integrated GPU is often bottlenecked by reliance on system memory rather than dedicated VRAM
Single-core performance is notably weak compared to competing Intel Core i3 and i5 processors of its era
Prone to thermal throttling and overheating in laptop chassis not specifically designed for AMD heat dispersion
Architecture is significantly outdated (released 2012) and struggles with modern games or intensive 2016+ software
Performance is easily surpassed by newer, similarly priced modern alternatives

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