PRO A8-9600 vs Core i7-6560U
PRO A8-9600
Core i7-6560U
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 A8-9600 is positioned at rank 319 and the Core i7-6560U is on rank 378, so the PRO A8-9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-9600
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6560U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A8-9600 | Core i7-6560U |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A8-9600 | Core i7-6560U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-9600 and Core i7-6560U
PRO A8-9600
The PRO A8-9600 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i7-6560U
The Core i7-6560U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 3,347 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The PRO A8-9600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-6560U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A8-9600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the PRO A8-9600 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-6560U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The PRO A8-9600 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-6560U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-9600 scores 3,318 against the Core i7-6560U's 3,347 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-6560U.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600 | Core i7-6560U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,318 | 3,347 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A8-9600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6560U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600 | Core i7-6560U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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