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  • Avg. price: ~£9
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1697
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.8 GHz

AMD A8 4500M review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.8

Performance

18.0%

3.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.1

Platform

1.0%

7.4

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 1.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD A8-4500M is a quad-core mobile processor based on the 32nm Trinity architecture, featuring a base clock speed of 1.9 GHz and a Turbo Core frequency of up to 2.8 GHz. Released in mid-2012, this APU integrates a Radeon HD 7640G GPU with 256 shader cores and operates with a 35W TDP, providing sufficient performance for daily office tasks, web browsing, and light multimedia workloads. Its main strengths include competitive multi-threaded performance for its class and an integrated graphics unit that outperformed contemporary Intel HD 4000 solutions, supporting DirectX 11 and hardware video decoding. However, the processor suffers from relatively weak single-threaded performance compared to Intel Core i3 and i5 rivals of the same era, high power consumption for a mobile chip, and limited suitability for modern, demanding gaming or professional applications.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A8 4500M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.4
AMD A8 4500M has a technical score of 3.41 points, which is lower than that of 96.1% of products in this category.
User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
AMD A8 4500M has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.4

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.4
AMD A8 4500M has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 88.4% of products in this category.
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

AMD
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

mobile
AMD A8 4500M belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
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

FS1r2
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

A85X, A75
AMD A8 4500M supports A85X, A75 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 66.3% of processors.
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

x86-64
AMD A8 4500M uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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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+

4
AMD A8 4500M has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
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+

4
AMD A8 4500M offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
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

1
AMD A8 4500M offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
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

2.8 GHz
AMD A8 4500M reaches a boost clock of 2.8 GHz which is lower than that of 94.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
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

4 x 1.9 GHz
AMD A8 4500M has a base clock of 4x1.9 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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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

32 nm
AMD A8 4500M uses a 32 nm process node, which is older than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
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

GlobalFoundries 32 nm
AMD A8 4500M is built on the GlobalFoundries 32 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 98.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
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

0 MB
AMD A8 4500M has an L3 cache of 0 MB which is smaller than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
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

4 MB
AMD A8 4500M has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
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

192 KB
AMD A8 4500M has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
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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

DDR3
AMD A8 4500M supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
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

1,600 MHz
AMD A8 4500M supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
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

DDR3-1600 MHz
AMD A8 4500M supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.6% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
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

32 GB
AMD A8 4500M supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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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

yes
AMD A8 4500M includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
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

Radeon HD 7640G
AMD A8 4500M uses the Radeon HD 7640G integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 85.9% of processors.
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

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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

496 MHz
AMD A8 4500M has an integrated GPU clock of 496 MHz which is higher than that of 82.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
AMD A8 4500M supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 51.2% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
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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

35 W
AMD A8 4500M has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
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

35 W
AMD A8 4500M has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
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

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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

no
AMD A8 4500M does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A8 4500M vs the average processor

  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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
  • 27.78x cheaper
    AMD A8 4500M is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
    AMD A8 4500M is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).£9 vs £250
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 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 A8 4500M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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  • 8 year/s older release date
    AMD A8 4500M has an older release date than the average processor (2,012 vs 2,020).
    May 2012
  • Older CPU socket
    AMD A8 4500M uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FS1r2 vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    AMD A8 4500M does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    AMD A8 4500M supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 63% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (918 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 80.6% lower single-core score
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (286 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 34.9% lower boost clock
    AMD A8 4500M 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.
  • 94% lower multi-core score
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (286 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 83.9% lower PassMark score
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,697 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A8 4500M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A8 4500M does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A8 4500M has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD A8 4500M has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 9 lower clock multiplier
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (19 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 67% weaker overclocked performance
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower overclocked performance than the average processor (2,987 vs 9,051). The average processor scores 9,051 in overclocked PassMark.
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).
  • 38.2% larger die size
    AMD A8 4500M has a higher die size than the average processor (246 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 73.7% fewer transistors
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 32 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Older DDR support
    AMD A8 4500M supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD A8 4500M supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD A8 4500M has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD A8 4500M uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon HD 7,640G vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD A8 4500M does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 63% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (918 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 A8 4500M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (918 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.918 vs 2,483
  • 80.6% lower single-core score
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (286 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 A8 4500M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (286 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.286 vs 1,471
  • 34.9% lower boost clock
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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
  • 94% lower multi-core score
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (286 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 A8 4500M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (286 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.286 vs 4,793
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M 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
  • 83.9% lower PassMark score
    AMD A8 4500M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,697 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 A8 4500M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,697 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,697 vs 10,532.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).Trinity vs Kaby Lake
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A8 4500M 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 A8 4500M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
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What customers like about AMD A8 4500M?

  • Integrated Radeon HD 7640G graphics outperform Intel HD 4000 for budget gaming
  • Solid reliability and performance for everyday office tasks and web browsing
  • Excellent value for money in the budget laptop category
  • Low power consumption (35W TDP) leads to better battery life than some competitors
  • Support for AVX extensions and hardware virtualization improves specialized application performance
  • Stays relatively cool during standard operation, though it can warm up under load

What customers dislike about AMD A8 4500M?

  • Raw processing power lags behind Intel Core i3 and i5 counterparts of the same era
  • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking to gain more performance
  • Struggles with modern, demanding games, often limited to low settings or older titles
  • Shared memory system means the integrated GPU can significantly reduce available system RAM
  • Older 32nm architecture makes it less efficient than newer semiconductor generations
  • Single-threaded performance is relatively weak compared to modern standards

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29/03/2026
AMD A8-4500M APU - CPU UserBenchmarks

The AMD A8-4500M APU, a 2012 "Trinity" generation processor with integrated Radeon HD 7640G graphics, serves as a budget-friendly option for daily computing and light, older gaming, but it ranks poorly compared to modern standards. While it offers functional quad-core performance for tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is heavily constrained by low single-core speeds...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
AMD A8-4500M APU - CPU Benchmarks

Released in Q2 2012, the AMD A8-4500M is a 35W TDP quad-core mobile processor from the Trinity generation, operating at 1.9 GHz with a 2.8 GHz turbo. Designed for budget laptops, it provides adequate performance for daily tasks, office applications, and general media consumption. The APU's primary advantages include its integrated Radeon HD 7640G GPU, which offers superior...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
29/03/2026
AMD A8-4500M Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD A8-4500M is a 2012 Trinity-architecture, entry-level quad-core processor (1.9–2.8 GHz) designed for 14-inch or larger notebooks with a 35W TDP. It features integrated Radeon HD 7640G graphics and supports AVX and AES instructions, though it is now considered a legacy component suitable only for basic, light-duty tasks. Key advantages include its competitive integrated...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
Q4 2013
AMD A8-4500M APU vs Intel Core i5-2520M - UserBenchmark

The Intel Core i5-2520M significantly outperforms the AMD A8-4500M APU, with roughly 70% higher single-core speed, making it superior for everyday tasks. While the AMD A8-4500M features four cores and a larger 4MB L2 cache, its lower 1.9 GHz base clock results in a generally slower experience compared to the 3.2 GHz boost capability of the i5-2520M. Overall, the i5-2520M is the...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
15/05/2012
AMD A-Series A8-4500M Notebook Processor

The AMD A8-4500M is a 2012 "Trinity" generation mobile APU featuring a 32nm quad-core design, a 1.9 GHz base clock, and 2.8 GHz Turbo Core 3.0. It utilizes two Piledriver modules, limiting multi-threaded performance compared to traditional quad-cores. Key advantages include the faster-than-average Radeon HD 7640G integrated graphics and support for modern instruction sets like AES...Read more

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computerbase.de
15/05/2012
Asus K75D Review: Performance of AMD's A8-4500M with HD 7670M

The ComputerBase review of the AMD A8-4500M ("Trinity") highlights the second generation of AMD’s Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), marking a shift to "Piledriver" modules in 32 nm for notebooks. Operating at 1.9 GHz with Turbo Core 3.0 up to 2.8 GHz, this quad-core chip aims to refine the earlier "Bulldozer" design with improved efficiency and instruction set support. Key...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
13/10/2013
Acer Aspire V5-552G-X414 Review

The Acer Aspire V5-552G-X414 is a slim 15.6-inch laptop featuring an AMD A10-5757M processor and Radeon HD 8750M graphics, offering good performance for its 2 kg weight, though the 1366x768 display is only average. While the backlit keyboard is considered a major pro, the laptop is hindered by a frustrating, overly flexible touchpad and limited, difficult-to-access internal storage...Read more

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