PRO A8-9600B vs Core i7-3555LE

PRO A8-9600B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

Core i7-3555LE

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A8-9600B

4 / 4

2,195

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-3555LE

2 / 4

2,238

+2.0%

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 A8-9600B is positioned at rank 508 and the Core i7-3555LE is on rank 1150, so the PRO A8-9600B 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 A8-9600B

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#496

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

668%

#497

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

659%

#498

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

605%

#499

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

602%

#500

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

596%

#502

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

576%

#503

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

552%

#504

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

551%

#505

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

536%

#508

PRO A8-9600B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3555LE

#1138

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3933%

#1139

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3875%

#1140

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3558%

#1141

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3542%

#1142

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3509%

#1144

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3389%

#1145

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3249%

#1146

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3244%

#1147

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3157%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

100%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

97%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

95%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

92%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The PRO A8-9600B leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-3555LE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	PRO A8-9600B	Core i7-3555LE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	PRO A8-9600B	Core i7-3555LE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

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 A8-9600B Benchmark Check

Core i7-3555LE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A8-9600B and Core i7-3555LE

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 i7-3555LE

The Core i7-3555LE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,238 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The PRO A8-9600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-3555LE 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 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3555LE — a 3.1% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600B (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The PRO A8-9600B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-3555LE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-9600B scores 2,195 against the Core i7-3555LE's 2,238 — a 1.9% lead for the Core i7-3555LE.

Feature	PRO A8-9600B	Core i7-3555LE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,195	2,238+2%

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A8-9600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3555LE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.