A6-8500P vs Atom N550

A6-8500P

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Atom N550

2 Cores4 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-8500P

2 / 2

1,445

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom N550

2 / 4

1,435

0.0%

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 A6-8500P is positioned at rank 992 and the Atom N550 is on rank 618, so the Atom N550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6-8500P

#980

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2030%

#981

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2001%

#982

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1837%

#983

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1828%

#984

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1812%

#986

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1749%

#987

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1678%

#988

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1675%

#989

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1630%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N550

#605

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

818%

#606

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

806%

#607

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

740%

#608

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

736%

#609

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

730%

#611

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

705%

#612

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

676%

#613

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

674%

#614

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

656%

#618

Atom N550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#621

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#624

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#627

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A6-8500P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N550 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A6-8500P	Atom N550
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A6-8500P	Atom N550
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A6-8500P Benchmark Check

Atom N550 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-8500P and Atom N550

A6-8500P

The A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,445 points. Launch price was $70.

Atom N550

The Atom N550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The A6-8500P packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom N550's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-8500P versus 1.5 GHz on the Atom N550 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the A6-8500P (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A6-8500P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom N550 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-8500P scores 1,445 against the Atom N550's 1,435 — a 0.7% lead for the A6-8500P.

Feature	A6-8500P	Atom N550
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+100%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+7%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,445	1,435

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Memory & Platform

The A6-8500P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom N550 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-8500P versus DDR3-667 on the Atom N550 — the A6-8500P supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-8500P supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A6-8500P) vs 1 (Atom N550). PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-8500P) vs 0 (Atom N550) — the A6-8500P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP4 (A6-8500P) and Intel NM10 (Atom N550).

Feature	A6-8500P	Atom N550
Socket	FP4	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+53233%	DDR3-667
Max RAM Capacity	16	2 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A6-8500P) / not specified (Atom N550). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A6-8500P) and Intel GMA 3150 (Atom N550) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-8500P rivals Pentium 3825U.