A10-7860K vs Atom x5-E8000

A10-7860K

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2016

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A10-7860K

4 / 4

3,237

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Atom x5-E8000

4 / 4

3,219

0.0%

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 A10-7860K is positioned at rank 392 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 A10-7860K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

5778%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

5459%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3964%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1194%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

946%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

828%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

474%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

468%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

426%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

426%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

421%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

410%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

404%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

402%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

399%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

97%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

100%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

98%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

98%

#392

A10-7860K

MSRP: $117|Avg: N/A

100%

#393

Athlon X4 845

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

100%

#395

Celeron G3930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $25

100%

#396

Ryzen 3 1300X

MSRP: $129|Avg: $54

99%

#400

Phenom II X3 710

MSRP: $125|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: N/A

98%

#403

Celeron G3930TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $29

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A10-7860K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x5-E8000 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A10-7860K	Atom x5-E8000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($117)	✅ More affordable ($18)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Atom x5-E8000 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $18 (vs $117), it costs 85% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 546% higher cost efficiency score compared to the A10-7860K.

Insight	A10-7860K	Atom x5-E8000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+546%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($117)	✅ More affordable ($18)

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.

A10-7860K Benchmark Check

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10-7860K and Atom x5-E8000

A10-7860K

The A10-7860K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,237 points. Launch price was $130.

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

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Processing Power

Both the A10-7860K and Atom x5-E8000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10-7860K versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 117.5% clock advantage for the A10-7860K. The A10-7860K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7860K scores 3,237 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 0.6% lead for the A10-7860K.

Feature	A10-7860K	Atom x5-E8000
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+285%	1.04 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	4096 kB+100%	2 MB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Godaveri (2014−2016)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,237	3,219
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The A10-7860K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-7860K) vs 4 (Atom x5-E8000) — the A10-7860K offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A68H,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-7860K) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom x5-E8000).

Feature	A10-7860K	Atom x5-E8000
Socket	FM2+	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+700%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-7860K) / not specified (Atom x5-E8000). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A10-7860K) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Atom x5-E8000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7860K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7860K rivals Core i3-6100.