A8 PRO-7600B vs Core i3-6100H
A8 PRO-7600B
Core i3-6100H
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 PRO-7600B is positioned at rank 355 and the Core i3-6100H is on rank 955, so the A8 PRO-7600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A8 PRO-7600B
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8 PRO-7600B | Core i3-6100H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8 PRO-7600B | Core i3-6100H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO-7600B and Core i3-6100H
A8 PRO-7600B
The A8 PRO-7600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,001 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-6100H
The Core i3-6100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,003 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The A8 PRO-7600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-6100H offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8 PRO-7600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A8 PRO-7600B versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100H — a 33.8% clock advantage for the A8 PRO-7600B (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A8 PRO-7600B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-6100H uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8 PRO-7600B scores 3,001 against the Core i3-6100H's 3,003 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-6100H.
| Feature | A8 PRO-7600B | Core i3-6100H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+41% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+15% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,001 | 3,003 |
Memory & Platform
The A8 PRO-7600B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-6100H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8 PRO-7600B | Core i3-6100H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8 PRO-7600B) / not specified (Core i3-6100H). The A8 PRO-7600B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Core i3-6100H requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8 PRO-7600B rivals Core i3-4150.
| Feature | A8 PRO-7600B | Core i3-6100H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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