Pentium 3560M vs A4-5300
Pentium 3560M
A4-5300
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.
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 3560M is positioned at rank 153 and the A4-5300 is on rank 731, so the Pentium 3560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560M
Performance Per Dollar A4-5300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3560M | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3560M | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 3560M and A4-5300
Pentium 3560M
The Pentium 3560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,345 points. Launch price was $134.
A4-5300
The A4-5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,367 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3560M and A4-5300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M versus 3.6 GHz on the A4-5300 — a 40% clock advantage for the A4-5300 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Pentium 3560M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-5300 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3560M scores 1,345 against the A4-5300's 1,367 — a 1.6% lead for the A4-5300. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 3560M vs 0 kB on the A4-5300.
| Feature | Pentium 3560M | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,345 | 1,367+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 372 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3560M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5300 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3560M | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 3560M) / AMD-V (A4-5300). The A4-5300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7480D), while the Pentium 3560M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-5300 rivals Celeron G1620.
| Feature | Pentium 3560M | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7480D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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