A6-3500 vs Core i3-4020Y
A6-3500
Core i3-4020Y
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 A6-3500 is positioned at rank 707 and the Core i3-4020Y is on rank 716, so the A6-3500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3500
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4020Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3500 | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3500 | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-3500 and Core i3-4020Y
A6-3500
The A6-3500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,439 points. Launch price was $70.
Core i3-4020Y
The Core i3-4020Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,448 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The A6-3500 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i3-4020Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3500 versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-4020Y — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A6-3500 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A6-3500 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4020Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3500 scores 1,439 against the Core i3-4020Y's 1,448 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-4020Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3500 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4020Y.
| Feature | A6-3500 | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+40% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,439 | 1,448 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 265 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3500 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4020Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the A6-3500 versus 1600 on the Core i3-4020Y — the Core i3-4020Y supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-3500) vs 12 (Core i3-4020Y) — the A6-3500 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75 (A6-3500) and BGA1168 (Core i3-4020Y).
| Feature | A6-3500 | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+104857500% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-3500) vs true (Core i3-4020Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6530D (A6-3500) and Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i3-4020Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3500 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3500 rivals Pentium G620.
| Feature | A6-3500 | Core i3-4020Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6530D | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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