M1 Pro 8-Core vs A8-7600
M1 Pro 8-Core
A8-7600
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.
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Performance Per Dollar M1 Pro 8-Core
Performance Per Dollar A8-7600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | M1 Pro 8-Core | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | M1 Pro 8-Core | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M1 Pro 8-Core and A8-7600
M1 Pro 8-Core
The M1 Pro 8-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 18 October 2021 (4 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.22 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,218 points. Launch price was $299.
A8-7600
The A8-7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,214 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The M1 Pro 8-Core packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the A8-7600 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the M1 Pro 8-Core has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.22 GHz on the M1 Pro 8-Core versus 3.8 GHz on the A8-7600 — a 16.5% clock advantage for the A8-7600 (base: 2.06 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The A8-7600 is built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the M1 Pro 8-Core scores 17,218 against the A8-7600's 3,214 — a 137.1% lead for the M1 Pro 8-Core.
| Feature | M1 Pro 8-Core | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.22 GHz | 3.8 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.06 GHz | 3.1 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+600% | 4096 kB |
| Process | 5 nm-82% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | — | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 17,218+436% | 3,214 |
Memory & Platform
The M1 Pro 8-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A8-7600 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-6400 on the M1 Pro 8-Core versus 2133 on the A8-7600 — the A8-7600 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-7600 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (M1 Pro 8-Core) vs 2 (A8-7600). PCIe lanes: 0 (M1 Pro 8-Core) vs 16 (A8-7600) — the A8-7600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | M1 Pro 8-Core | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | none | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-6400 | 2133+42560% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+52428700% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Virtualization (M1 Pro 8-Core) vs true (A8-7600). Both include integrated graphics — Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core) (M1 Pro 8-Core) and Radeon R7 Graphics (A8-7600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: M1 Pro 8-Core targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A8-7600 rivals Core i3-4150.
| Feature | M1 Pro 8-Core | A8-7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Apple M1 Pro GPU (14-core) | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Virtualization | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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