CPU
GPU
PRO A8-9600B
Core i3-5020U
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 A8-9600B is positioned at rank 508 and the Core i3-5020U is on rank 598, so the PRO A8-9600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-9600B
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5020U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A8-9600B | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A8-9600B | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-9600B and Core i3-5020U
PRO A8-9600B
The PRO A8-9600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,195 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-5020U
The Core i3-5020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,232 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The PRO A8-9600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-5020U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A8-9600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the PRO A8-9600B versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-5020U — a 40% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600B (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The PRO A8-9600B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-5020U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-9600B scores 2,195 against the Core i3-5020U's 2,232 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i3-5020U.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600B | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+50% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,195 | 2,232+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,200 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A8-9600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-5020U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600B | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A8-9600B) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-5020U). The Core i3-5020U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 5500), while the PRO A8-9600B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-5020U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | PRO A8-9600B | Core i3-5020U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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