CPU
GPU
A10-5800K
Pentium Gold 6500Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-5800K is positioned at rank 430 and the Pentium Gold 6500Y is on rank 346, so the Pentium Gold 6500Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 6500Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5800K | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5800K | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-5800K and Pentium Gold 6500Y
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Pentium Gold 6500Y
The Pentium Gold 6500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,966 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A10-5800K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 6500Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5800K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K versus 3.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6500Y — a 21.1% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A10-5800K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5800K scores 2,963 against the Pentium Gold 6500Y's 2,966 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Gold 6500Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5800K vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 6500Y.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+245% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,963 | 2,966 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 461 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-5800K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-5800K) / not specified (Pentium Gold 6500Y). The A10-5800K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Gold 6500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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