Core i5-6260U vs A8-7600
Core i5-6260U
A8-7600
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 Core i5-6260U is positioned at rank 406 and the A8-7600 is on rank 397, so the A8-7600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6260U
Performance Per Dollar A8-7600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6260U | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6260U | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-6260U and A8-7600
Core i5-6260U
The Core i5-6260U 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,200 points. Launch price was $304.
A8-7600
The A8-7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. 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: 3,214 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6260U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7600 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-6260U versus 3.8 GHz on the A8-7600 — a 26.9% clock advantage for the A8-7600 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i5-6260U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-7600 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6260U scores 3,200 against the A8-7600's 3,214 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-7600.
| Feature | Core i5-6260U | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz+72% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,200 | 3,214 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 979 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6260U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7600 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-6260U versus 2133 on the A8-7600 — the A8-7600 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-7600 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-6260U) vs 16 (A8-7600) — the A8-7600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Skylake-U (Core i5-6260U) and FM2+ (A8-7600).
| Feature | Core i5-6260U | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | 2133+53225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+52428700% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6260U) vs true (A8-7600). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Graphics 540 (Core i5-6260U) and Radeon R7 Graphics (A8-7600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6260U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6260U rivals A12-9720P; A8-7600 rivals Core i3-4150.
| Feature | Core i5-6260U | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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