A10-7850K vs Athlon X4 860K
A10-7850K
Athlon X4 860K
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 A10-7850K is positioned at rank 375 and the Athlon X4 860K is on rank 480, so the A10-7850K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7850K
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 860K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7850K | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7850K | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 A10-7850K and Athlon X4 860K
A10-7850K
The A10-7850K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,394 points. Launch price was $173.
Athlon X4 860K
The Athlon X4 860K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,425 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the A10-7850K and Athlon X4 860K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10-7850K versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 860K — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The A10-7850K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon X4 860K uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7850K scores 3,394 against the Athlon X4 860K's 3,425 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon X4 860K.
| Feature | A10-7850K | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 4 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,394 | 3,425 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 510 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2+ socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The Athlon X4 860K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A10-7850K) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 860K).
| Feature | A10-7850K | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-7850K) / not specified (Athlon X4 860K). The A10-7850K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Athlon X4 860K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7850K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7850K rivals Core i3-4340.
| Feature | A10-7850K | Athlon X4 860K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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