Core i7-5650U vs A8 PRO-7600B
Core i7-5650U
A8 PRO-7600B
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 i7-5650U is positioned at rank 592 and the A8 PRO-7600B is on rank 355, so the A8 PRO-7600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5650U
Performance Per Dollar A8 PRO-7600B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5650U | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5650U | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-5650U and A8 PRO-7600B
Core i7-5650U
The Core i7-5650U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $426.
A8 PRO-7600B
The A8 PRO-7600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). 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: 3,001 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-5650U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8 PRO-7600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8 PRO-7600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-5650U versus 3.8 GHz on the A8 PRO-7600B — a 20.3% clock advantage for the A8 PRO-7600B (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-5650U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A8 PRO-7600B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5650U scores 3,000 against the A8 PRO-7600B's 3,001 — a 0% lead for the A8 PRO-7600B.
| Feature | Core i7-5650U | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,000 | 3,001 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5650U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8 PRO-7600B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5650U | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-5650U) / true (A8 PRO-7600B). The A8 PRO-7600B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Core i7-5650U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8 PRO-7600B rivals Core i3-4150.
| Feature | Core i7-5650U | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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