CPU
GPU
Pro A6-8500B
Pentium 4415Y
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 Pentium 4415Y is on rank 674, 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 Pentium 4415Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 4415Y
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.
Pentium 4415Y
The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pro A6-8500B and Pentium 4415Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Pro A6-8500B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 4415Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A6-8500B scores 1,592 against the Pentium 4415Y's 1,582 — a 0.6% lead for the Pro A6-8500B.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB SmartCache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,592 | 1,582 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A6-8500B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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