PRO A8-8650B vs Core i7-2715QE

CPU

GPU

PRO A8-8650B

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

Core i7-2715QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A8-8650B

4 / 4

3,230

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-2715QE

4 / 8

3,221

0.0%

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 A8-8650B is positioned at rank 334 and the Core i7-2715QE is on rank 1118, so the PRO A8-8650B 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 A8-8650B

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4825%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

4559%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3311%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

997%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

790%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

691%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

396%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

391%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

356%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

356%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

352%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

342%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

337%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

336%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

333%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

100%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

100%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

100%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

99%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

99%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

98%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

97%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

97%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

95%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

95%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

95%

#334

PRO A8-8650B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#344

Athlon X4 950

MSRP: $58|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2715QE

#1106

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3444%

#1107

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3393%

#1108

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3115%

#1109

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3101%

#1110

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3073%

#1112

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2967%

#1113

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2845%

#1114

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2840%

#1115

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2764%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

100%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

96%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The PRO A8-8650B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-2715QE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	PRO A8-8650B	Core i7-2715QE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	PRO A8-8650B	Core i7-2715QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 A8-8650B Benchmark Check

Core i7-2715QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A8-8650B and Core i7-2715QE

PRO A8-8650B

The PRO A8-8650B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,230 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-2715QE

The Core i7-2715QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,221 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The PRO A8-8650B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-2715QE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the PRO A8-8650B versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-2715QE — a 26.1% clock advantage for the PRO A8-8650B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The PRO A8-8650B uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-2715QE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-8650B scores 3,230 against the Core i7-2715QE's 3,221 — a 0.3% lead for the PRO A8-8650B.

Feature	PRO A8-8650B	Core i7-2715QE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+30%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Godaveri (2014−2016)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,230	3,221
Geekbench 6 Single	—	587

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A8-8650B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2715QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	PRO A8-8650B	Core i7-2715QE
Socket	FM2+	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A8-8650B) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2715QE). The Core i7-2715QE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the PRO A8-8650B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2715QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2715QE rivals Embedded R-Series.