Core m7-6Y75 vs A8-3870K

Core m7-6Y75

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2015

A8-3870K

4 Cores4 Thrd100 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m7-6Y75

2 / 4

2,363

+0.1%

2,360

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 m7-6Y75 is positioned at rank 1189 and the A8-3870K is on rank 502, so the A8-3870K 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 m7-6Y75

#1177

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4882%

#1178

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4810%

#1179

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4416%

#1180

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4396%

#1181

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4356%

#1183

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4206%

#1184

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4033%

#1185

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4027%

#1186

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3918%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

100%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

89%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

88%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

85%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-3870K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7926%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7489%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5438%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1638%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1298%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1135%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

650%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

642%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

584%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

584%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

578%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

562%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

554%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

552%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

547%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

100%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

99%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

99%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

98%

#502

A8-3870K

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#505

Athlon II X4 651

MSRP: $92|Avg: $92

99%

#511

Athlon X4 880K

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

98%

#515

Athlon X4 870K

MSRP: $90|Avg: $35

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core m7-6Y75 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A8-3870K in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m7-6Y75	A8-3870K
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core m7-6Y75	A8-3870K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)	✅ 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 m7-6Y75 Benchmark Check

A8-3870K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m7-6Y75 and A8-3870K

Core m7-6Y75

The Core m7-6Y75 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 2,363 points. Launch price was $393.

A8-3870K

The A8-3870K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,360 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core m7-6Y75 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-3870K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3870K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core m7-6Y75 versus 3 GHz on the A8-3870K — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Core m7-6Y75 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core m7-6Y75 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-3870K uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core m7-6Y75 scores 2,363 against the A8-3870K's 2,360 — a 0.1% lead for the Core m7-6Y75. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core m7-6Y75 vs 0 kB on the A8-3870K.

Feature	Core m7-6Y75	A8-3870K
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+3%	3 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3 GHz+150%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	2,363	2,360
Geekbench 6 Single	—	380

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Memory & Platform

The Core m7-6Y75 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3870K uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m7-6Y75	A8-3870K
Socket	FCBGA1515	FM1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m7-6Y75) / AMD-V (A8-3870K). The A8-3870K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Core m7-6Y75 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3870K targets Budget Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3870K rivals Core i3-2125.