A8-8600P vs Core i3-3250
A8-8600P
Core i3-3250
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 A8-8600P is positioned at rank 948 and the Core i3-3250 is on rank 846, so the Core i3-3250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-8600P
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-8600P | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-8600P | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ 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 A8-8600P and Core i3-3250
A8-8600P
The A8-8600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,464 points. Launch price was $90.
Core i3-3250
The Core i3-3250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,460 points. Launch price was $138.
Processing Power
The A8-8600P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-3250 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-8600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A8-8600P versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-3250 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-3250 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The A8-8600P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-3250 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-8600P scores 2,464 against the Core i3-3250's 2,460 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-8600P.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+119% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,464 | 2,460 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,160 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 499 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-8600P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3250 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-8600P) / not specified (Core i3-3250). The A8-8600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Core i3-3250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-8600P targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-8600P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The A8-8600P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i3-3250 debuted at $138. At current prices ($30 vs $40), the A8-8600P is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-8600P delivers 82.1 pts/$ vs 61.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-3250 — making the A8-8600P the 28.7% better value option.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Core i3-3250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $138-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+33% | 61.5 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2013 |
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