Pentium 3558U vs A6-9220C

CPU

GPU

Pentium 3558U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2014

A6-9220C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 3558U

2 / 2

1,041

0.0%

1,053

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 Pentium 3558U is positioned at rank 1123 and the A6-9220C is on rank 931, so the A6-9220C 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 Pentium 3558U

#1111

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3522%

#1112

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3471%

#1113

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3186%

#1114

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3172%

#1115

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3143%

#1117

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3035%

#1118

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2910%

#1119

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2905%

#1120

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2827%

#1123

Pentium 3558U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1124

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

99%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

99%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

99%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

98%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

98%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

97%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

93%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C

#919

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1672%

#920

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1647%

#921

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1512%

#922

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1505%

#923

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1492%

#925

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1440%

#926

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1381%

#927

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1379%

#928

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1342%

#931

A6-9220C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-9220C (2019) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 3558U	A6-9220C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 3558U (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 3558U	A6-9220C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Pentium 3558U Benchmark Check

A6-9220C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3558U and A6-9220C

Pentium 3558U

The Pentium 3558U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,041 points. Launch price was $161.

A6-9220C

The A6-9220C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 3558U and A6-9220C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium 3558U versus 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C — a 45.5% clock advantage for the A6-9220C (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium 3558U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-9220C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3558U scores 1,041 against the A6-9220C's 1,053 — a 1.1% lead for the A6-9220C.

Feature	Pentium 3558U	A6-9220C
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.7 GHz+59%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	1.8 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	2 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (total)+100%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,041	1,053+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 3558U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-9220C uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.