A10-8700P vs Athlon II X4 640
A10-8700P
Athlon II X4 640
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 640 is on rank 621, so the Athlon II X4 640 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 640
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+168%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 640
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 640
The Athlon II X4 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,266 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the A10-8700P and Athlon II X4 640 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 3 GHz on the Athlon II X4 640 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X4 640 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Athlon II X4 640's 2,266 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II X4 640. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 480 vs 386, a 21.7% lead for the A10-8700P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,000 vs 1,332 (28.5% advantage for the Athlon II X4 640).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,254 | 2,266 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,471 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480+24% | 386 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | 1,332+33% |
Memory & Platform
The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 640 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (A10-8700P) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 640) — the Athlon II X4 640 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A10-8700P) and AM2+,AM3 (Athlon II X4 640).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon II X4 640 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop, Athlon II X4 640 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U; Athlon II X4 640 rivals Core 2 Quad Q8300.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A10-8700P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 640 debuted at $80. At current prices ($40 vs $15), the Athlon II X4 640 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-8700P delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 151.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 640 — making the Athlon II X4 640 the 91.3% better value option.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Athlon II X4 640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $80-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4 | 151.1+168% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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