Pentium Gold 6500Y vs A10-5800K

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

A10-5800K

4 Cores4 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 / 4

2,966

+0.1%

2,963

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 6500Y is positioned at rank 346 and the A10-5800K is on rank 430, so the Pentium Gold 6500Y 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 6500Y

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

99%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#334

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

495%

#335

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

487%

#336

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

447%

#337

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

445%

#338

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

441%

#340

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

426%

#341

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

409%

#342

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

408%

#343

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

397%

#346

Pentium Gold 6500Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

6313%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

5965%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4331%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1305%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1033%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

904%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

518%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

511%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

465%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

465%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

460%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

448%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

441%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

440%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

436%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

100%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

99%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

99%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

95%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

95%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

95%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

94%

#430

A10-5800K

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#434

Core i3-7320

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#435

Celeron G3930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $39

98%

#436

Ryzen 5 1500X

MSRP: $189|Avg: $67

97%

#444

Pentium G4560T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $20

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 6500Y (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	A10-5800K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-5800K (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	A10-5800K
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.

Pentium Gold 6500Y Benchmark Check

A10-5800K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 6500Y and A10-5800K

Pentium Gold 6500Y

The Pentium Gold 6500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,966 points. Launch price was $69.

A10-5800K

The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 6500Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-5800K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5800K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6500Y versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K — a 21.1% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-5800K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 6500Y scores 2,966 against the A10-5800K's 2,963 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Gold 6500Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 6500Y vs 0 kB on the A10-5800K.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	A10-5800K
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4.2 GHz+24%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.8 GHz+245%
L3 Cache	4 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,966	2,963
Geekbench 6 Single	—	461

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A10-5800K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	A10-5800K
Socket	FCBGA1515	FM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+100%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 6500Y) / AMD-V (A10-5800K). The A10-5800K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.