A6-8500P vs Celeron 3955U
A6-8500P
Celeron 3955U
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 A6-8500P is positioned at rank 992 and the Celeron 3955U is on rank 616, so the Celeron 3955U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-8500P
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3955U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-8500P | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-8500P | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($16) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A6-8500P and Celeron 3955U
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 3955U
The Celeron 3955U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: DDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,443 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A6-8500P and Celeron 3955U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-8500P versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 3955U — a 40% clock advantage for the A6-8500P (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A6-8500P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 3955U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-8500P scores 1,445 against the Celeron 3955U's 1,443 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-8500P.
| Feature | A6-8500P | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,445 | 1,443 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 431 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 741 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-8500P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3955U 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 3955U — the A6-8500P supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3955U 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 3955U) — the A6-8500P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP4 (A6-8500P) and Sunrise Point-LP (Celeron 3955U).
| Feature | A6-8500P | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A6-8500P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3955U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A6-8500P) and HD Graphics 510 (Celeron 3955U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3955U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-8500P rivals Pentium 3825U; Celeron 3955U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | A6-8500P | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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