Pentium Silver N6000
VS
A8 PRO-7600B

Pentium Silver N6000 vs A8 PRO-7600B

Intel

Pentium Silver N6000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2021
VS
AMD

A8 PRO-7600B

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

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 Silver N6000 is positioned at rank 695 and the A8 PRO-7600B is on rank 355, so the A8 PRO-7600B 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 Silver N6000

#683
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
982%
#684
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
967%
#685
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
888%
#686
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
884%
#687
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
876%
#689
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
846%
#690
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
811%
#691
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
810%
#692
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
788%
#695
Pentium Silver N6000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#696
Processor N95
MSRP: $160|Avg: $80
100%
#699
Athlon Silver 3050e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
100%
#704
C-60
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8 PRO-7600B

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
5194%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
4907%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
3563%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1073%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
850%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
744%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
426%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
420%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
383%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
383%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
379%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
368%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
363%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
362%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
358%
#314
Core i7-10700
MSRP: $365|Avg: $268
100%
#315
Core i5-9600K
MSRP: $263|Avg: $178
100%
#316
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400
99%
#317
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE
MSRP: $309|Avg: $309
99%
#318
Core i3-10305T
MSRP: $143|Avg: $143
99%
#319
Ryzen Embedded V1202B
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
98%
#320
Core i3-10100
MSRP: $122|Avg: $146
97%
#321
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
MSRP: $311|Avg: $311
97%
#355
A8 PRO-7600B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#364
Celeron G3920
MSRP: $40|Avg: $30
98%
#366
Ryzen 3 1200
MSRP: $109|Avg: $50
98%
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 Silver N6000 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium Silver N6000A8 PRO-7600B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8 PRO-7600B (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium Silver N6000A8 PRO-7600B
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 Silver N6000 and A8 PRO-7600B

Intel

Pentium Silver N6000

The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A8 PRO-7600B

The A8 PRO-7600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,001 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium Silver N6000 and A8 PRO-7600B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus 3.8 GHz on the A8 PRO-7600B — a 14.1% clock advantage for the A8 PRO-7600B (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the A8 PRO-7600B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6000 scores 2,989 against the A8 PRO-7600B's 3,001 — a 0.4% lead for the A8 PRO-7600B.

FeaturePentium Silver N6000A8 PRO-7600B
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
3.8 GHz+15%
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
3.1 GHz+182%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.5 MB (total)
4096 kB+167%
Process
10 nm-64%
28 nm
Architecture
Jasper Lake (2021)
Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark
2,989
3,001
Cinebench R23 Multi
1,911
Geekbench 6 Single
473
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,090
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A8 PRO-7600B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus 2133 on the A8 PRO-7600B — the A8 PRO-7600B supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8 PRO-7600B supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 16 GB 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) vs 16 (A8 PRO-7600B) — the A8 PRO-7600B offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Pentium Silver N6000) and FM2+ (A8 PRO-7600B).

FeaturePentium Silver N6000A8 PRO-7600B
Socket
BGA1338
FM2+
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2933
2133+53225%
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB+26214300%
64
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
16+100%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000) vs true (A8 PRO-7600B). Both include integrated graphics UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Pentium Silver N6000) and Radeon R7 Graphics (A8 PRO-7600B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105; A8 PRO-7600B rivals Core i3-4150.

FeaturePentium Silver N6000A8 PRO-7600B
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics (32 EU)
Radeon R7 Graphics
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
true
Target Use
Budget