CPU
GPU
A6-1450
Pentium 3556U
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 A6-1450 is positioned at rank 929 and the Pentium 3556U is on rank 253, so the Pentium 3556U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-1450
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3556U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-1450 | Pentium 3556U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-1450 | Pentium 3556U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-1450 and Pentium 3556U
A6-1450
The A6-1450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,062 points. Launch price was $70.
Pentium 3556U
The Pentium 3556U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,072 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6-1450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 3556U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-1450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the A6-1450 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3556U — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Pentium 3556U (base: 1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The A6-1450 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 3556U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-1450 scores 1,062 against the Pentium 3556U's 1,072 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium 3556U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-1450 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3556U.
| Feature | A6-1450 | Pentium 3556U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.7 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 1.7 GHz+70% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Temash (2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,062 | 1,072 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 144 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-1450 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 3556U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-1450 | Pentium 3556U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-1450) / not specified (Pentium 3556U). The A6-1450 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8250), while the Pentium 3556U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-1450 targets Low Power Tablet/Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-1450 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | A6-1450 | Pentium 3556U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8250 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Tablet/Laptop | — |
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