CPU
GPU
Pro A6-8500B
Athlon II X3 425
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 II X3 425 is on rank 792, 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 II X3 425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 II X3 425
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 II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Pro A6-8500B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 425 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A6-8500B versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Pro A6-8500B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pro A6-8500B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A6-8500B scores 1,592 against the Athlon II X3 425's 1,595 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 425.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,592 | 1,595 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A6-8500B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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