A6-8500P vs Ryzen 5 3600

A6-8500P

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Ryzen 5 3600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-8500P

2 / 2

1,445

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 5 3600

6 / 12

17,685

+1123.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The A6-8500P is positioned at rank #992 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 5 3600

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1410%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1332%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

967%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

291%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

231%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

202%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

116%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

114%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

104%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

104%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

103%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

100%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

99%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

98%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

97%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

95%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

93%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

92%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

91%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

91%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

88%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

85%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

85%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

85%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

83%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

83%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

82%

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 Ryzen 5 3600 (2019) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-8500P	Ryzen 5 3600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($16)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 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	Ryzen 5 3600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+145%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($16)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-8500P and Ryzen 5 3600

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.

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The A6-8500P packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-8500P versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The A6-8500P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the A6-8500P scores 1,445 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 169.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	A6-8500P	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.2 GHz+40%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+125%
L3 Cache	—	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	28 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-75%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	1,445	17,685+1124%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,295
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The A6-8500P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-8500P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 3600 — the A6-8500P supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-8500P) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP4 (A6-8500P) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).

Feature	A6-8500P	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	FP4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	1600+39900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	16	128 GB+838860700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (A6-8500P) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The A6-8500P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: A6-8500P rivals Pentium 3825U; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.

Feature	A6-8500P	Ryzen 5 3600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon R5 Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	Yes
Target Use	—	Gaming/Budget Workstation

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Value Analysis

The A6-8500P launched at $100 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($16 vs $80), the A6-8500P is $64 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-8500P delivers 90.3 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 84% better value option.