Pentium 3560M vs A8-4555M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 3560M

2 / 2

1,345

+0.3%

1,341

0.0%

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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 A8-4555M is on rank 826, so the Pentium 3560M 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 3560M

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

327%

#142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

322%

#143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

296%

#144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

295%

#145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

292%

#147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

282%

#148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

270%

#149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

270%

#150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

263%

#153

Pentium 3560M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-4555M

#814

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1313%

#815

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1294%

#816

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1187%

#817

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1182%

#818

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1171%

#820

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1131%

#821

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1085%

#822

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1083%

#823

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1054%

#826

A8-4555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

100%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Pentium 3560M shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Pentium 3560M	A8-4555M
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 3560M	A8-4555M
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3560M and A8-4555M

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.

A8-4555M

The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 3560M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-4555M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-4555M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M versus 2.4 GHz on the A8-4555M — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium 3560M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A8-4555M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3560M scores 1,345 against the A8-4555M's 1,341 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 3560M. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 3560M vs 0 kB on the A8-4555M.

Feature	Pentium 3560M	A8-4555M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	4 MB (total)+700%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,345	1,341

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 3560M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-4555M uses FP2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 3560M	A8-4555M
Socket	PGA946	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 3560M) / true (A8-4555M). The A8-4555M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7600G), while the Pentium 3560M requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M.