A8-6500 vs Celeron G5920
A8-6500
Celeron G5920
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. The A8-6500 is positioned at rank #474 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6500 | Celeron G5920 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6500 | Celeron G5920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 A8-6500 and Celeron G5920
A8-6500
The A8-6500 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,598 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron G5920
The Celeron G5920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,577 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-6500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5920 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-6500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the A8-6500 versus 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 — a 15.8% clock advantage for the A8-6500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The A8-6500 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G5920 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6500 scores 2,598 against the Celeron G5920's 2,577 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-6500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-6500 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920.
| Feature | A8-6500 | Celeron G5920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+17% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,598 | 2,577 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 756 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,248 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6500 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5920 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-6500 versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5920 — the A8-6500 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5920 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A8-6500) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5920).
| Feature | A8-6500 | Celeron G5920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+46550% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 128 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-6500) vs VT-x (Celeron G5920). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8570D (A8-6500) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5920) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A8-6500 rivals Core i3-4130; Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | A8-6500 | Celeron G5920 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8570D | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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