A6-8500P vs Celeron 3867U

A6-8500P

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Celeron 3867U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-8500P

2 / 2

1,445

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 3867U

2 / 2

1,449

+0.3%

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 Celeron 3867U is on rank 132, so the Celeron 3867U 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 Celeron 3867U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

96%

#120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

304%

#121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

299%

#122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

275%

#123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

273%

#124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

271%

#126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

262%

#127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

251%

#128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

251%

#129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

244%

#132

Celeron 3867U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

98%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

97%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3867U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-8500P	Celeron 3867U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-8500P (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-8500P	Celeron 3867U
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

Celeron 3867U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-8500P and Celeron 3867U

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.

Celeron 3867U

The Celeron 3867U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,449 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the A6-8500P and Celeron 3867U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-8500P versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U — a 50% clock advantage for the A6-8500P (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A6-8500P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 3867U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-8500P scores 1,445 against the Celeron 3867U's 1,449 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 3867U.

Feature	A6-8500P	Celeron 3867U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+67%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,445	1,449

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Memory & Platform

The A6-8500P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3867U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-8500P versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3867U — the A6-8500P supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3867U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-8500P) vs 12 (Celeron 3867U) — the A6-8500P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP4 (A6-8500P) and Kaby Lake-U (Celeron 3867U).

Feature	A6-8500P	Celeron 3867U
Socket	FP4	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+39900%	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	16	32 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A6-8500P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3867U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A6-8500P) and HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3867U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3867U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-8500P rivals Pentium 3825U; Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.