Core i5-3339Y vs Pro A6-8500B

CPU

GPU

Core i5-3339Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Pro A6-8500B

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3339Y

2 / 4

1,589

0.0%

1,592

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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 i5-3339Y is positioned at rank 412 and the Pro A6-8500B is on rank 670, so the Core i5-3339Y 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 i5-3339Y

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#400

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

554%

#401

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

546%

#402

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

501%

#403

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

499%

#404

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

494%

#406

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

477%

#407

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

458%

#408

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

457%

#409

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

445%

#412

Core i5-3339Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A6-8500B

#658

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

921%

#659

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

908%

#660

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

834%

#661

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

830%

#662

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

822%

#664

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

794%

#665

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

761%

#666

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

760%

#667

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

740%

#670

Pro A6-8500B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pro A6-8500B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3339Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3339Y	Pro A6-8500B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-3339Y	Pro A6-8500B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-3339Y Benchmark Check

Pro A6-8500B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3339Y and Pro A6-8500B

Core i5-3339Y

The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.

Pro A6-8500B

The Pro A6-8500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,592 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-3339Y and Pro A6-8500B share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y versus 3 GHz on the Pro A6-8500B — a 40% clock advantage for the Pro A6-8500B (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i5-3339Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pro A6-8500B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3339Y scores 1,589 against the Pro A6-8500B's 1,592 — a 0.2% lead for the Pro A6-8500B.

Feature	Core i5-3339Y	Pro A6-8500B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3 GHz+50%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.6 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1024 kB+300%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	1,589	1,592
Geekbench 6 Single	368	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	707	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3339Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A6-8500B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3339Y	Pro A6-8500B
Socket	BGA1023	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-3339Y) / not specified (Pro A6-8500B). The Core i5-3339Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pro A6-8500B requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.