CPU
GPU
A8-5545M
Core i3-560
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 A8-5545M is positioned at rank 756 and the Core i3-560 is on rank 964, so the A8-5545M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5545M
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5545M | Core i3-560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5545M | Core i3-560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-5545M and Core i3-560
A8-5545M
The A8-5545M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 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: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,628 points. Launch price was $90.
Core i3-560
The Core i3-560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,642 points. Launch price was $190.
Processing Power
The A8-5545M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-560 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5545M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A8-5545M versus 0.33 GHz on the Core i3-560 — a 156.4% clock advantage for the A8-5545M (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The A8-5545M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-560 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5545M scores 1,628 against the Core i3-560's 1,642 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-560. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5545M vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-560.
| Feature | A8-5545M | Core i3-560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+718% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.33 GHz+96% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,628 | 1,642 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 288 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 786 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5545M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-560 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-5545M | Core i3-560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-5545M) / not specified (Core i3-560). The A8-5545M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G), while the Core i3-560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-5545M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-5545M rivals Core i3-4000M.
| Feature | A8-5545M | Core i3-560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8510G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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