CPU
GPU
A10-5800K
Pentium Silver
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 A10-5800K is positioned at rank 430 and the Pentium Silver is on rank 120, so the Pentium Silver offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-5800K and Pentium Silver
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) 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: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Pentium Silver
The Pentium Silver is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A10-5800K is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the A10-5800K scores 2,963 against the Pentium Silver's 2,989 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Silver.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | — |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 2,963 | 2,989 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 461 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-5800K) / not specified (Pentium Silver). The A10-5800K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Pentium Silver requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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