CPU
GPU
Pentium Gold G5600T
A8-7680
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold G5600T | A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold G5600T | A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G5600T and A8-7680
Pentium Gold G5600T
The Pentium Gold G5600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,496 points. Launch price was $75.
A8-7680
The A8-7680 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,523 points. Launch price was $56.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold G5600T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7680 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5600T versus 3.8 GHz on the A8-7680 — a 14.1% clock advantage for the A8-7680 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5600T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-7680 uses Excavator (2017−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5600T scores 3,496 against the A8-7680's 3,523 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-7680.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G5600T | A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Excavator (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,496 | 3,523 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold G5600T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7680 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Pentium Gold G5600T versus 2133 on the A8-7680 — the A8-7680 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G5600T | A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | 2133+53225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+104857500% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium Gold G5600T) vs true (A8-7680). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Pentium Gold G5600T) and Radeon R7 Graphics (A8-7680) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5600T targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A8-7680 rivals Core i3-4150.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G5600T | A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Low Power | — |
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