Core m5-6Y57 vs A10-9600P

CPU

GPU

Core m5-6Y57

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

A10-9600P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m5-6Y57

2 / 4

2,342

+0.4%

2,333

0.0%

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 m5-6Y57 is positioned at rank 1123 and the A10-9600P is on rank 572, so the A10-9600P 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 m5-6Y57

#1110

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3522%

#1111

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3471%

#1112

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3186%

#1113

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3172%

#1114

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3143%

#1116

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3035%

#1117

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2910%

#1118

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2905%

#1119

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2827%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1124

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

99%

#1125

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

99%

#1126

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

99%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1129

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

98%

#1130

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

98%

#1131

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

97%

#1134

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

93%

#1135

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

#1136

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#1137

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-9600P

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

99%

#560

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

755%

#561

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

744%

#562

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

683%

#563

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

680%

#564

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

673%

#566

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

650%

#567

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

623%

#568

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

622%

#569

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

606%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-9600P leads in gaming performance. However, the Core m5-6Y57 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	A10-9600P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the A10-9600P stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 82% cheaper ($50 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	A10-9600P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+460%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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 m5-6Y57 Benchmark Check

A10-9600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m5-6Y57 and A10-9600P

Core m5-6Y57

The Core m5-6Y57 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 2,342 points. Launch price was $281.

A10-9600P

The A10-9600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. 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: 2,333 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core m5-6Y57 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-9600P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core m5-6Y57 versus 3.3 GHz on the A10-9600P — a 16.4% clock advantage for the A10-9600P (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core m5-6Y57 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-9600P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core m5-6Y57 scores 2,342 against the A10-9600P's 2,333 — a 0.4% lead for the Core m5-6Y57.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	A10-9600P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+118%
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	2,342	2,333
Geekbench 6 Single	—	469

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Memory & Platform

The Core m5-6Y57 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-9600P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	A10-9600P
Socket	FCBGA1515	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m5-6Y57) / AMD-V (A10-9600P). The A10-9600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Core m5-6Y57 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9600P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-9600P rivals Core i3-6006U.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	A10-9600P
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon R5
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core m5-6Y57 launched at $281 MSRP, while the A10-9600P debuted at $128. At current prices ($281 vs $50), the A10-9600P is $231 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m5-6Y57 delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 46.7 pts/$ for the A10-9600P — making the A10-9600P the 139.4% better value option.