A8-9600 vs Core i3-4360T
A8-9600
Core i3-4360T
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 A8-9600 is positioned at rank 387 and the Core i3-4360T is on rank 709, so the A8-9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-9600
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4360T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-9600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-9600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-9600 and Core i3-4360T
A8-9600
The A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,295 points. Launch price was $78.
Core i3-4360T
The Core i3-4360T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,294 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-9600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4360T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-9600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the A8-9600 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4360T — a 6.1% clock advantage for the A8-9600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The A8-9600 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-4360T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-9600 scores 3,295 against the Core i3-4360T's 3,294 — a 0% lead for the A8-9600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-9600 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4360T.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,295 | 3,294 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 607 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-9600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4360T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A8-9600 versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4360T — the A8-9600 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A8-9600) vs 16 (Core i3-4360T) — the Core i3-4360T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-9600) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4360T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 Series (A8-9600) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4360T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-9600 targets Budget Desktop, Core i3-4360T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-9600 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Series | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Desktop |
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