CPU
GPU
PRO A8-8650B
Pentium Gold 4415U
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 A8-8650B is positioned at rank 334 and the Pentium Gold 4415U is on rank 196, so the Pentium Gold 4415U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-8650B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A8-8650B | Pentium Gold 4415U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A8-8650B | Pentium Gold 4415U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-8650B and Pentium Gold 4415U
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.
Pentium Gold 4415U
The Pentium Gold 4415U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,229 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The PRO A8-8650B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 4415U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A8-8650B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the PRO A8-8650B versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415U — a 55.7% clock advantage for the PRO A8-8650B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The PRO A8-8650B uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-8650B scores 3,230 against the Pentium Gold 4415U's 3,229 — a 0% lead for the PRO A8-8650B.
| Feature | PRO A8-8650B | Pentium Gold 4415U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+77% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,230 | 3,229 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A8-8650B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 4415U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A8-8650B | Pentium Gold 4415U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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