CPU
GPU
Pro A8-8600B
Pentium G3440
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 A8-8600B is positioned at rank 986 and the Pentium G3440 is on rank 468, so the Pentium G3440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A8-8600B and Pentium G3440
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.
Pentium G3440
The Pentium G3440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,202 points. Launch price was $95.
Processing Power
The Pro A8-8600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3440 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3440 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G3440 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Pro A8-8600B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G3440 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A8-8600B scores 2,203 against the Pentium G3440's 2,202 — a 0% lead for the Pro A8-8600B.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz+106% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,203 | 2,202 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A8-8600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3440 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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