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A6-9220C vs Pentium 3558U

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

A6-9220C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2019

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Intel

Pentium 3558U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2014

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-9220C
2 / 2
1,053
+1.2%
brand logoAthlon 64 3500+
brand logoAthlon 64 FX-55
brand logoAthlon 64 X2 TK-42
brand logoAthlon II X2 250u
brand logoRyzen 5 PRO 5650G
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
brand logoRyzen Threadripper 3990X
Pentium 3558U
2 / 2
1,041
0.0%
brand logoCeleron U3400
brand logoCore 2 Duo L7200
brand logoCeleron 877
brand logoCeleron P4505
brand logoCore i5-12490F
brand logoCore Ultra 5 245HX
brand logoXeon W-3375
brand logoXeon w9-3575X

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A6-9220C

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 6W instead of 512W, a 506W reduction.
  • ✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • ✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon R5, while Pentium 3558U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Pentium 3558U

2014

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Lower PassMark (1,041 vs 1,053).
    • ❌8433.3% higher power demand at 512W vs 6W.
    • ❌No integrated graphics, while A6-9220C can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

    Quick Answers

    So, is A6-9220C better than Pentium 3558U?
    Yes. A6-9220C is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, A6-9220C is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 58.8% higher max boost clock.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A6-9220C is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    A6-9220C still looks like the safer overall buy. A6-9220C is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% higher PassMark.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    A6-9220C is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

    Games Benchmarks

    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.

    Path of Exile 2

    Path of Exile 2

    PresetA6-9220CPentium 3558U
    1080p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    1440p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    4K
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
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    Counter-Strike 2

    Counter-Strike 2

    PresetA6-9220CPentium 3558U
    1080p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    1440p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    4K
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS25 FPS
    ultra19 FPS18 FPS
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    League of Legends

    League of Legends

    PresetA6-9220CPentium 3558U
    1080p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    1440p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    4K
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
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    Valorant

    Valorant

    PresetA6-9220CPentium 3558U
    1080p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    1440p
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
    4K
    low26 FPS26 FPS
    medium26 FPS26 FPS
    high26 FPS26 FPS
    ultra26 FPS26 FPS
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    Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220C and Pentium 3558U

    AMD

    A6-9220C

    The A6-9220C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.

    Intel

    Pentium 3558U

    The Pentium 3558U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,041 points. Launch price was $161.

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    Processing Power

    Both the A6-9220C and Pentium 3558U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3558U — a 45.5% clock advantage for the A6-9220C (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The A6-9220C uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 3558U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9220C scores 1,053 against the Pentium 3558U's 1,041 — a 1.1% lead for the A6-9220C.

    FeatureA6-9220CPentium 3558U
    Cores / Threads
    2 / 2
    2 / 2
    Boost Clock
    2.7 GHz+59%
    1.7 GHz
    Base Clock
    1.8 GHz+6%
    1.7 GHz
    L3 Cache
    —
    2 MB
    L2 Cache
    1 MB (total)+100%
    512 kB
    Process
    28 nm
    22 nm-21%
    Architecture
    Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
    Haswell (2013−2015)
    PassMark
    1,053+1%
    1,041
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    Memory & Platform

    The A6-9220C uses the FT4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 3558U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureA6-9220CPentium 3558U
    Socket
    FT4
    FCBGA1168
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 3.0
    PCIe 3.0
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR4-1866
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    Max RAM Capacity
    8 GB
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    RAM Channels
    1
    —
    ECC Support
    No
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    PCIe Lanes
    8
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    Advanced Features

    The A6-9220C includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Pentium 3558U requires a dedicated GPU.

    FeatureA6-9220CPentium 3558U
    Integrated GPU
    Yes
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    IGPU Model
    AMD Radeon R5
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