CPU
GPU
Pro A6-8500B
Athlon 64 X2 5400+
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 Pro A6-8500B is positioned at rank 670 and the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ is on rank 1091, so the Pro A6-8500B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pro A6-8500B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5400+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($78) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($78) |
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 Pro A6-8500B and Athlon 64 X2 5400+
Pro A6-8500B
The Pro A6-8500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,592 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 X2 5400+
The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,585 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pro A6-8500B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon 64 X2 5400+'s 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A6-8500B versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Pro A6-8500B. The Pro A6-8500B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A6-8500B scores 1,592 against the Athlon 64 X2 5400+'s 1,585 — a 0.4% lead for the Pro A6-8500B.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm-69% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,592 | 1,585 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A6-8500B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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