A12-9800 vs Core i7-6567U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A12-9800

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7, while Core i7-6567U needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-6567U.

Trade-offs

❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Core i7-6567U

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A12-9800 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,680 vs 3,695).
❌No integrated graphics, while A12-9800 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A12-9800.

A12-9800

2017

Core i7-6567U

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7, while Core i7-6567U needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-6567U.

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A12-9800 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,680 vs 3,695).
❌No integrated graphics, while A12-9800 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A12-9800.

Quick Answers

So, is A12-9800 better than Core i7-6567U?

Yes. A12-9800 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, A12-9800 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A12-9800 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A12-9800 still looks like the safer overall buy. A12-9800 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A12-9800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2015) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

A12-9800 Benchmark Check

Core i7-6567U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A12-9800	Core i7-6567U
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	69 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	45 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A12-9800	Core i7-6567U
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	82 FPS
high	92 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	68 FPS
medium	92 FPS	59 FPS
high	92 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	28 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A12-9800	Core i7-6567U
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS

Open A12-9800 Open Core i7-6567U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A12-9800	Core i7-6567U
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A12-9800 and Core i7-6567U

A12-9800

The A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. 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: 3,695 points. Launch price was $139.

Core i7-6567U

The Core i7-6567U 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,680 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A12-9800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-6567U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A12-9800 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6567U — a 15.4% clock advantage for the A12-9800 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The A12-9800 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-6567U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A12-9800 scores 3,695 against the Core i7-6567U's 3,680 — a 0.4% lead for the A12-9800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A12-9800 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6567U.

Feature	A12-9800	Core i7-6567U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+17%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+15%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	2048 kB+300%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,695	3,680
Geekbench 6 Single	635	—

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Memory & Platform

The A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6567U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A12-9800	Core i7-6567U
Socket	AM4	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A12-9800) / not specified (Core i7-6567U). The A12-9800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Core i7-6567U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A12-9800 rivals Pentium G4600.