CPU
GPU
A10-7890K
Athlon II X4 651
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 A10-7890K is positioned at rank 364 and the Athlon II X4 651 is on rank 505, so the A10-7890K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7890K
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 651
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7890K | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($92) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7890K | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($92) |
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 A10-7890K and Athlon II X4 651
A10-7890K
The A10-7890K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 3,537 points. Launch price was $150.
Athlon II X4 651
The Athlon II X4 651 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,584 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the A10-7890K and Athlon II X4 651 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the A10-7890K versus 3 GHz on the Athlon II X4 651 — a 35.6% clock advantage for the A10-7890K (base: 4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A10-7890K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X4 651 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7890K scores 3,537 against the Athlon II X4 651's 3,584 — a 1.3% lead for the Athlon II X4 651. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A10-7890K | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+43% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+33% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 3,537 | 3,584+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-7890K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 651 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The A10-7890K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A68H,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-7890K) and AMD FM1 (Athlon II X4 651).
| Feature | A10-7890K | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-7890K) / not specified (Athlon II X4 651). The A10-7890K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Athlon II X4 651 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7890K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7890K rivals Core i3-6100.
| Feature | A10-7890K | Athlon II X4 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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