A10-8700P vs Athlon II X4 638
A10-8700P
Athlon II X4 638
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 A10-8700P is positioned at rank 978 and the Athlon II X4 638 is on rank 1040, so the A10-8700P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 638
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+598%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
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 A10-8700P and Athlon II X4 638
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Athlon II X4 638
The Athlon II X4 638 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,260 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the A10-8700P and Athlon II X4 638 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 638 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X4 638 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Athlon II X4 638's 2,260 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II X4 638.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.7 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,254 | 2,260 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 638 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 638 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (A10-8700P) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 638) — the Athlon II X4 638 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A10-8700P) and AMD FM1 (Athlon II X4 638).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-8700P) / not specified (Athlon II X4 638). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon II X4 638 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 638 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The A10-8700P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 638 debuted at $300. At current prices ($40 vs $280), the A10-8700P is $240 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-8700P delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 8.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 638 — making the A10-8700P the 149.9% better value option.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 638 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-86% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4+596% | 8.1 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2012 |
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