Core i3-2365M vs A6 Pro-7050B

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2365M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2011

A6 Pro-7050B

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2365M

2 / 4

1,826

+0.3%

Pentium B950

Core i3-2310M

Pentium J3710

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

1,820

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core i3-2365M is positioned at rank 91 and the A6 Pro-7050B is on rank 921, so the Core i3-2365M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2365M

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

257%

#80

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

253%

#81

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

233%

#82

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

231%

#83

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

229%

#85

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

222%

#86

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

212%

#87

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

212%

#88

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

206%

#91

Core i3-2365M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

95%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

94%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6 Pro-7050B

#909

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1612%

#910

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1588%

#911

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1458%

#912

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1452%

#913

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1438%

#915

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1389%

#916

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1332%

#917

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1330%

#918

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1294%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6 Pro-7050B leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2365M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2365M	A6 Pro-7050B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-2365M	A6 Pro-7050B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-2365M Benchmark Check

A6 Pro-7050B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2365M and A6 Pro-7050B

Core i3-2365M

The Core i3-2365M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,826 points. Launch price was $225.

A6 Pro-7050B

The A6 Pro-7050B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,820 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2365M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6 Pro-7050B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core i3-2365M versus 3 GHz on the A6 Pro-7050B — a 72.7% clock advantage for the A6 Pro-7050B (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-2365M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2365M scores 1,826 against the A6 Pro-7050B's 1,820 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-2365M.

Feature	Core i3-2365M	A6 Pro-7050B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	3 GHz+114%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.2 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1024 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	1,826	1,820
Geekbench 6 Single	235	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2365M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Core i3-2365M) and AMD FP3 (A6 Pro-7050B).

Feature	Core i3-2365M	A6 Pro-7050B
Socket	BGA1023	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2365M) / not specified (A6 Pro-7050B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2365M) and AMD Radeon R4 (A6 Pro-7050B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2365M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2365M rivals Pentium 987.