AMD A8-4557M processor review

A8-4557M processor released by AMD; release date: 15 May 2012. The processor is designed for laptop-computers and based on Trinity microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 4, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.8 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm. Cache size: L2 - 4 MB.

Supported socket types: BGA. Power consumption (TDP): 35 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Trinity
Launch date	15 May 2012
Place in performance rating	not rated
Series	AMD A-Series
Vertical segment	Laptop
Performance
64 bit support
Die size	246 mm
L2 cache	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm
Maximum frequency	2.8 GHz
Number of cores	4
Number of threads	4
Transistor count	1303 Million

Compatibility
Sockets supported	BGA
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt
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