CPU
GPU
Pentium 3560Y
A6-9220C
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 3560Y is positioned at rank 1160 and the A6-9220C is on rank 931, so the A6-9220C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560Y
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3560Y | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3560Y | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3560Y and A6-9220C
Pentium 3560Y
The Pentium 3560Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3560Y and A6-9220C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Pentium 3560Y versus 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C — a 76.9% clock advantage for the A6-9220C (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium 3560Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-9220C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3560Y scores 1,055 against the A6-9220C's 1,053 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium 3560Y.
| Feature | Pentium 3560Y | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+125% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.8 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,053 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3560Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-9220C uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3560Y | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FT4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The A6-9220C includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Pentium 3560Y requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium 3560Y | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 |
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