CPU
GPU
A8-3550MX
Pentium P6300
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 A8-3550MX is positioned at rank 732 and the Pentium P6300 is on rank 852, so the A8-3550MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3550MX
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3550MX | Pentium P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3550MX | Pentium P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-3550MX and Pentium P6300
A8-3550MX
The A8-3550MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,687 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium P6300
The Pentium P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,685 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-3550MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium P6300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3550MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A8-3550MX versus 0.27 GHz on the Pentium P6300 — a 163.6% clock advantage for the A8-3550MX (base: 2 GHz vs 2.27 GHz). The A8-3550MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium P6300 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3550MX scores 1,687 against the Pentium P6300's 1,685 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-3550MX. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3550MX vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6300.
| Feature | A8-3550MX | Pentium P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+900% | 0.27 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.27 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,687 | 1,685 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3550MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium P6300 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3550MX | Pentium P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3550MX) / not specified (Pentium P6300). The A8-3550MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Pentium P6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3550MX targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3550MX rivals Core i5-2540M.
| Feature | A8-3550MX | Pentium P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | — |
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