CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD A8-5557M APU

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 203.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 738.8% advantage
The AMD A8-5557M APU has the highest core count with 4 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

Laptop

Release Date

Q2 2024

Market Position

890th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs455th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs201st fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

AMD A8-5557M APU

Laptop

Release Date

Q3 2013

Market Position

3145th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs3154th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs740th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U

3,151

APU

1,037

Multi-Thread Performance

164U

15,106

APU

1,801

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD A8-5557M APU

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

164U

AMD A8-5557M APU

APU

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U

164U

AMD A8-5557M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics

APU

⚡Base Clock

N/A

164U

2.1 GHz

APU

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

164U

3.1 GHz

APU

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

164U

4 (in 4 physical modules)

APU

🔌Socket

FCBGA2551

164U

FP2

APU

⚡TDP

9 W

164U

35 W

APU

💾Cache

N/A

164U

L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 16 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 64 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 2048 KB

APU

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and AMD A8-5557M APU compete in the Laptop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD A8-5557M APU takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD A8-5557M APU drawing more power under load (35W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.