A10-7300 vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+

CPU

GPU

A10-7300

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

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Athlon 64 X2 5800+

2 Cores2 Thrd89 WWMax: 3 GHz2008

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A10-7300 vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+ Performance Spectrum

A10-7300

4 / 4

1,736

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

2 / 2

1,745

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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.

A10-7300 vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+ FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A10-7300 vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A10-7300

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $230 MSRP).
✅Delivers 52.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 11.6 vs 7.6 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $230 MSRP).
✅Draws 4W instead of 89W, a 85W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R6, while Athlon 64 X2 5800+ needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,736 vs 1,745).

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

2008

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 11.6 PassMark/$ ($230 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌2125% higher power demand at 89W vs 4W.
❌No integrated graphics, while A10-7300 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is A10-7300 better than Athlon 64 X2 5800+?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A10-7300 is ahead with a 2.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon 64 X2 5800+ pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

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

A10-7300 is the better buy right now. A10-7300 comes in $80 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $230 MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. It is also 52.5% better value on MSRP (11.6 vs 7.6 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

A10-7300 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2008). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A10-7300 vs Athlon 64 X2 5800+ Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A10-7300

The A10-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,736 points. Launch price was $130.

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

The Athlon 64 X2 5800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,745 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The A10-7300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-7300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 versus 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A10-7300. The A10-7300 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7300 scores 1,736 against the Athlon 64 X2 5800+'s 1,745 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+.

Feature	A10-7300	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	4096 kB+700%	512 kB
Process	28 nm-57%	65 nm
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,736	1,745

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Memory & Platform

The A10-7300 uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A10-7300 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — the A10-7300 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-7300) vs 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5800+) — the A10-7300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP3 (A10-7300) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5800+).

Feature	A10-7300	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Socket	FP3	AM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600+100%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-7300) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5800+). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7300 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.

Feature	A10-7300	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon R6	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Laptop	—

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Value Analysis

At launch, the A10-7300 was priced at $150, while the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ came in at $230. On launch pricing ($150 vs $230), A10-7300 was $80 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-7300 delivers 11.6 pts/$ vs 7.6 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 5800+ — making the A10-7300 the 41.6% better value option.

Feature	A10-7300	Athlon 64 X2 5800+
MSRP	$150-35%	$230
Performance per Dollar	11.6+53%	7.6
Release Date	2014	2008

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