Core i7-620M vs A8-6500T
Core i7-620M
A8-6500T
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 i7-620M is positioned at rank 262 and the A8-6500T is on rank 557, so the Core i7-620M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620M
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-620M | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-620M | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-620M and A8-6500T
Core i7-620M
The Core i7-620M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,976 points. Launch price was $332.
A8-6500T
The A8-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Core i7-620M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-620M versus 3.1 GHz on the A8-6500T — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-620M (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-620M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A8-6500T uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-620M scores 1,976 against the A8-6500T's 1,983 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-6500T.
| Feature | Core i7-620M | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+7% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+27% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,976 | 1,983 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-620M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-6500T uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-620M versus 1866 on the A8-6500T — the A8-6500T supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-6500T supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,QM57,HM57,QS57 (Core i7-620M) and FM2 (A8-6500T).
| Feature | Core i7-620M | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | 1866+62100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+13107100% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620M) vs true (A8-6500T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i7-620M) and Radeon HD 8550D (A8-6500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620M targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-620M rivals Core 2 Duo T9600; A8-6500T rivals Core i3-3220T.
| Feature | Core i7-620M | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Radeon HD 8550D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | — |
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