CPU
GPU
A8-6500T
Core M-5Y71
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 A8-6500T is positioned at rank 557 and the Core M-5Y71 is on rank 1160, so the A8-6500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500T
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y71
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6500T | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6500T | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 A8-6500T and Core M-5Y71
A8-6500T
The A8-6500T 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $90.
Core M-5Y71
The Core M-5Y71 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,975 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A8-6500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core M-5Y71 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the A8-6500T versus 2.9 GHz on the Core M-5Y71 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the A8-6500T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The A8-6500T uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y71 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6500T scores 1,983 against the Core M-5Y71's 1,975 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-6500T.
| Feature | A8-6500T | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+7% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+75% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,983 | 1,975 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6500T uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y71 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-6500T | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-6500T) / not specified (Core M-5Y71). The A8-6500T includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8550D), while the Core M-5Y71 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6500T rivals Core i3-3220T.
| Feature | A8-6500T | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8550D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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