Core m3-6Y30 vs PRO A8-9600B

CPU

GPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

PRO A8-9600B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 / 4

2,180

0.0%

2,195

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 m3-6Y30 is positioned at rank 1136 and the PRO A8-9600B is on rank 508, so the PRO A8-9600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core m3-6Y30

#1124

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3781%

#1125

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3726%

#1126

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3420%

#1127

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3405%

#1128

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3373%

#1130

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3258%

#1131

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3124%

#1132

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3119%

#1133

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3035%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-9600B

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#496

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

668%

#497

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

659%

#498

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

605%

#499

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

602%

#500

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

596%

#502

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

576%

#503

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

552%

#504

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

551%

#505

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

536%

#508

PRO A8-9600B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The PRO A8-9600B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core m3-6Y30 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	PRO A8-9600B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	PRO A8-9600B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core m3-6Y30 Benchmark Check

PRO A8-9600B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-6Y30 and PRO A8-9600B

Core m3-6Y30

The Core m3-6Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,180 points. Launch price was $281.

PRO A8-9600B

The PRO A8-9600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,195 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-6Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A8-9600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A8-9600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core m3-6Y30 versus 3.3 GHz on the PRO A8-9600B — a 40% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600B (base: 0.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core m3-6Y30 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A8-9600B uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-6Y30 scores 2,180 against the PRO A8-9600B's 2,195 — a 0.7% lead for the PRO A8-9600B.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	PRO A8-9600B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+50%
Base Clock	0.9 GHz	2.4 GHz+167%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,180	2,195

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-6Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A8-9600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.