CPU
GPU
Core i5-6287U
Athlon X4 845
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 i5-6287U is positioned at rank 470 and the Athlon X4 845 is on rank 393, so the Athlon X4 845 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6287U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 845
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6287U | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6287U | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 i5-6287U and Athlon X4 845
Core i5-6287U
The Core i5-6287U 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,801 points. Launch price was $304.
Athlon X4 845
The Athlon X4 845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,768 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6287U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 845 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-6287U versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 845 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 845 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-6287U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X4 845 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6287U scores 3,801 against the Athlon X4 845's 3,768 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-6287U.
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,801 | 3,768 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 816 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6287U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 845 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-6287U versus DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 845 — the Core i5-6287U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X4 845 supports up to 64 GB 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 i5-6287U) vs 8 (Athlon X4 845) — the Core i5-6287U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Skylake-U (Core i5-6287U) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 845).
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6287U) / not specified (Athlon X4 845). The Core i5-6287U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 550), while the Athlon X4 845 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6287U targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6287U rivals FX-9800P.
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Graphics 550 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | — |
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