Pentium Gold 4415Y
VS
A8-6500B

Pentium Gold 4415Y vs A8-6500B

Intel

Pentium Gold 4415Y

2 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2017
VS
AMD

A8-6500B

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2013

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.

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 Gold 4415Y

#896
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1571%
#897
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1548%
#898
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1421%
#899
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1414%
#900
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1401%
#902
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1353%
#903
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1298%
#904
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1296%
#905
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1261%
#908
Pentium Gold 4415Y
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#911
Core i7-6820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
99%
#912
Athlon II Neo K325
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
99%
#919
Core i5-8365UE
MSRP: $297|Avg: $297
98%
#921
A6 Pro-7050B
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
97%
#923
Athlon II N370
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-6500B

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
7490%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
7077%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
5138%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1548%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1226%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1073%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
614%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
606%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
552%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
552%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
546%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
531%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
524%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
522%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
517%
#369
Core i5-8400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $179
100%
#370
Athlon 240GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $110
100%
#486
A8-6500B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#487
Pentium Dual-Core E2220
MSRP: $32|Avg: $32
100%
#491
Pentium G4600T
MSRP: $75|Avg: $35
98%
#493
Core i5-6500T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $35
98%
#494
FX-6330
MSRP: $109|Avg: $25
98%
#495
Celeron G1630
MSRP: $42|Avg: $5
98%
#499
Pentium G4400
MSRP: $64|Avg: $85
96%
#501
Core i5-8600K
MSRP: $257|Avg: $100
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 Pentium Gold 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium Gold 4415YA8-6500B
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

The A8-6500B (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium Gold 4415YA8-6500B
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4415Y and A8-6500B

Intel

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.

AMD

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.

FeaturePentium Gold 4415YA8-6500B
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
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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.

FeaturePentium Gold 4415YA8-6500B
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
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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.

FeaturePentium Gold 4415YA8-6500B
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8570D
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true