Pro A8-8600B vs Core i7-3555LE

CPU

GPU

Pro A8-8600B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Core i7-3555LE

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pro A8-8600B

4 / 4

2,203

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-3555LE

2 / 4

2,238

+1.6%

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 A8-8600B is positioned at rank 986 and the Core i7-3555LE is on rank 1150, so the Pro A8-8600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B

#974

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1997%

#975

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1968%

#976

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1807%

#977

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1799%

#978

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1782%

#980

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1721%

#981

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1650%

#982

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1647%

#983

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1603%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

98%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

98%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

97%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

96%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

96%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

95%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3555LE

#1138

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3933%

#1139

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3875%

#1140

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3558%

#1141

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3542%

#1142

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3509%

#1144

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3389%

#1145

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3249%

#1146

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3244%

#1147

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3157%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

100%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

97%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

95%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

92%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3555LE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pro A8-8600B in both compute-intensive tasks (1.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pro A8-8600B	Core i7-3555LE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pro A8-8600B holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $25 (vs $280), it costs 91% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1002% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-3555LE.

Insight	Pro A8-8600B	Core i7-3555LE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1002%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pro A8-8600B Benchmark Check

Core i7-3555LE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pro A8-8600B and Core i7-3555LE

Pro A8-8600B

The Pro A8-8600B 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-3555LE

The Core i7-3555LE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,238 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pro A8-8600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-3555LE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3555LE — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-3555LE (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Pro A8-8600B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-3555LE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A8-8600B scores 2,203 against the Core i7-3555LE's 2,238 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i7-3555LE.

Feature	Pro A8-8600B	Core i7-3555LE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,203	2,238+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Pro A8-8600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3555LE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pro A8-8600B	Core i7-3555LE
Socket	FP4	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Pro A8-8600B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i7-3555LE debuted at $300. At current prices ($25 vs $280), the Pro A8-8600B is $255 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pro A8-8600B delivers 88.1 pts/$ vs 8.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-3555LE — making the Pro A8-8600B the 166.7% better value option.