
Pentium Gold 4415Y vs A8-6500B

Pentium Gold 4415Y

A8-6500B
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 Gold 4415Y is positioned at rank 908 and the A8-6500B is on rank 486, so the A8-6500B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415Y
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4415Y | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4415Y | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 4415Y and A8-6500B

Pentium Gold 4415Y
The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.

A8-6500B
The A8-6500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,497 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 4415Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-6500B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6500B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y versus 4.1 GHz on the A8-6500B — a 87.7% clock advantage for the A8-6500B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4415Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-6500B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4415Y scores 2,521 against the A8-6500B's 2,497 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Gold 4415Y.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4415Y | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz+156% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+119% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,521 | 2,497 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold 4415Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-6500B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4415Y | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 4415Y) / true (A8-6500B). The A8-6500B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8570D), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6500B rivals Core i3-4130.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4415Y | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8570D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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