CPU
GPU
PRO A6-9500E
Pentium 4425Y
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 A6-9500E is positioned at rank 554 and the Pentium 4425Y is on rank 941, so the PRO A6-9500E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-9500E
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4425Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A6-9500E | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A6-9500E | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-9500E and Pentium 4425Y
PRO A6-9500E
The PRO A6-9500E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,689 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y 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: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The PRO A6-9500E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4425Y's 2 cores. The PRO A6-9500E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 4425Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A6-9500E scores 1,689 against the Pentium 4425Y's 1,699 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium 4425Y.
| Feature | PRO A6-9500E | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+76% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,689 | 1,699 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A6-9500E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A6-9500E | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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