A8-9600 vs Core i5-L16G7
A8-9600
Core i5-L16G7
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 i5-L16G7 is on rank 1040, 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 i5-L16G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-9600 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-9600 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-L16G7
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 i5-L16G7
The Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 3,280 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A8-9600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-L16G7 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i5-L16G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the A8-9600 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-L16G7 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the A8-9600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The A8-9600 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A8-9600 scores 3,295 against the Core i5-L16G7's 3,280 — a 0.5% lead for the A8-9600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-9600 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-L16G7.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 5 / 5+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+121% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 10 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Lakefield (2020) |
| PassMark | 3,295 | 3,280 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 607 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-9600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The A8-9600 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A8-9600) vs 9 (Core i5-L16G7) — the Core i5-L16G7 offers 1 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FC-CSP1016 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 9+13% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-9600) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-L16G7). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 Series (A8-9600) and UHD Graphics (Core i5-L16G7) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-9600 targets Budget Desktop, Core i5-L16G7 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A8-9600 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | A8-9600 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Series | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Mobile |
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