CPU
GPU
Pro A6-8500B
Core i5-4302Y
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 Core i5-4302Y is on rank 201, so the Core i5-4302Y 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 Core i5-4302Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro A6-8500B and Core i5-4302Y
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.
Core i5-4302Y
The Core i5-4302Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
Both the Pro A6-8500B and Core i5-4302Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A6-8500B versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4302Y — a 26.4% clock advantage for the Pro A6-8500B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pro A6-8500B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4302Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A6-8500B scores 1,592 against the Core i5-4302Y's 1,580 — a 0.8% lead for the Pro A6-8500B.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,592 | 1,580 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 676 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,086 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A6-8500B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4302Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pro A6-8500B) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y). The Core i5-4302Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Pro A6-8500B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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