CPU
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Core M-5Y70
PRO A6-8550B
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 M-5Y70 is positioned at rank 1171 and the PRO A6-8550B is on rank 523, so the PRO A6-8550B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y70
Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-8550B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y70 | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y70 | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 M-5Y70 and PRO A6-8550B
Core M-5Y70
The Core M-5Y70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,890 points. Launch price was $69.
PRO A6-8550B
The PRO A6-8550B 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,882 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y70 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the PRO A6-8550B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y70 versus 4 GHz on the PRO A6-8550B — a 42.4% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8550B (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core M-5Y70 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A6-8550B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y70 scores 1,890 against the PRO A6-8550B's 1,882 — a 0.4% lead for the Core M-5Y70.
| Feature | Core M-5Y70 | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+218% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,890 | 1,882 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y70 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A6-8550B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core M-5Y70 | PRO A6-8550B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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