A6-9225 vs Pentium 3560M

A6-9225

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2018

Pentium 3560M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-9225

2 / 2

1,334

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 3560M

2 / 2

1,345

+0.8%

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 A6-9225 is positioned at rank 830 and the Pentium 3560M is on rank 153, so the Pentium 3560M 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 A6-9225

#818

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1320%

#819

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1300%

#820

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1194%

#821

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1188%

#822

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1178%

#824

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1137%

#825

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1090%

#826

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1089%

#827

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1059%

#830

A6-9225

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560M

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

327%

#142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

322%

#143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

296%

#144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

295%

#145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

292%

#147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

282%

#148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

270%

#149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

270%

#150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

263%

#153

Pentium 3560M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

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 A6-9225 (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-9225	Pentium 3560M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 3560M (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-9225	Pentium 3560M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

A6-9225 Benchmark Check

Pentium 3560M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9225 and Pentium 3560M

A6-9225

The A6-9225 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.

Pentium 3560M

The Pentium 3560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,345 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the A6-9225 and Pentium 3560M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the A6-9225 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M — a 25.5% clock advantage for the A6-9225 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A6-9225 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 3560M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9225 scores 1,334 against the Pentium 3560M's 1,345 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium 3560M.

Feature	A6-9225	Pentium 3560M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+29%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,334	1,345

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Memory & Platform

The A6-9225 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 3560M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.