CPU
GPU
Core i5-6300U
PRO A8-8650B
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 i5-6300U is positioned at rank 310 and the PRO A8-8650B is on rank 334, so the Core i5-6300U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6300U
Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-8650B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6300U | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6300U | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6300U and PRO A8-8650B
Core i5-6300U
The Core i5-6300U 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 3,207 points. Launch price was $281.
PRO A8-8650B
The PRO A8-8650B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 3,230 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A8-8650B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A8-8650B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-6300U versus 3.9 GHz on the PRO A8-8650B — a 26.1% clock advantage for the PRO A8-8650B (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-6300U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A8-8650B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6300U scores 3,207 against the PRO A8-8650B's 3,230 — a 0.7% lead for the PRO A8-8650B.
| Feature | Core i5-6300U | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,207 | 3,230 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 967 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6300U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A8-8650B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-6300U | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6300U) / not specified (PRO A8-8650B). The Core i5-6300U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the PRO A8-8650B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6300U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6300U rivals PRO A12-9800B.
| Feature | Core i5-6300U | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 520 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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