CPU
GPU
A8-4555M
Pentium 3560M
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 A8-4555M is positioned at rank 826 and the Pentium 3560M is on rank 153, so the Pentium 3560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-4555M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4555M | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4555M | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A8-4555M and Pentium 3560M
A8-4555M
The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.
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.
Processing Power
The A8-4555M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 3560M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-4555M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-4555M versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A8-4555M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 3560M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4555M scores 1,341 against the Pentium 3560M's 1,345 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 3560M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-4555M vs 2 MB on the Pentium 3560M.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,341 | 1,345 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4555M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3560M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-4555M) / not specified (Pentium 3560M). The A8-4555M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7600G), while the Pentium 3560M requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Pentium 3560M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7600G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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