CPU
GPU
A10-9600P
Core i3-6102E
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 A10-9600P is positioned at rank 572 and the Core i3-6102E is on rank 989, so the A10-9600P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-9600P
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6102E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-9600P | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-9600P | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 A10-9600P and Core i3-6102E
A10-9600P
The A10-9600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,333 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i3-6102E
The Core i3-6102E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,349 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The A10-9600P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-6102E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A10-9600P versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-6102E — a 53.8% clock advantage for the A10-9600P. The A10-9600P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-6102E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-9600P scores 2,333 against the Core i3-6102E's 2,349 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-6102E.
| Feature | A10-9600P | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+74% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,333 | 2,349 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 469 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-1866 memory speed. The Core i3-6102E supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A10-9600P) vs 16 (Core i3-6102E) — the Core i3-6102E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A10-9600P | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-9600P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6102E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 (A10-9600P) and HD Graphics 530 (Core i3-6102E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9600P targets Laptop, Core i3-6102E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: A10-9600P rivals Core i3-6006U.
| Feature | A10-9600P | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 | HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Laptop | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The A10-9600P launched at $128 MSRP, while the Core i3-6102E debuted at $225. At current prices ($50 vs $35), the Core i3-6102E is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-9600P delivers 46.7 pts/$ vs 67.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-6102E — making the Core i3-6102E the 36% better value option.
| Feature | A10-9600P | Core i3-6102E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $128-43% | $225 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $35-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.7 | 67.1+44% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2015 |
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