A10 PRO-7850B vs Athlon X4 870K
A10 PRO-7850B
Athlon X4 870K
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 PRO-7850B is positioned at rank 1027 and the Athlon X4 870K is on rank 515, so the Athlon X4 870K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7850B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 870K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10 PRO-7850B | Athlon X4 870K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10 PRO-7850B | Athlon X4 870K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+300%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 PRO-7850B and Athlon X4 870K
A10 PRO-7850B
The A10 PRO-7850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). 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: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,441 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X4 870K
The Athlon X4 870K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 3,443 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the A10 PRO-7850B and Athlon X4 870K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B versus 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 870K — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 870K (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The A10 PRO-7850B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon X4 870K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the A10 PRO-7850B scores 3,441 against the Athlon X4 870K's 3,443 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 870K.
| Feature | A10 PRO-7850B | Athlon X4 870K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 4 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,441 | 3,443 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 470 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2+ socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The Athlon X4 870K 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 PRO-7850B) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 870K).
| Feature | A10 PRO-7850B | Athlon X4 870K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO-7850B) / not specified (Athlon X4 870K). The A10 PRO-7850B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Athlon X4 870K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590.
| Feature | A10 PRO-7850B | Athlon X4 870K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The A10 PRO-7850B launched at $426 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 870K debuted at $90. At current prices ($140 vs $35), the Athlon X4 870K is $105 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10 PRO-7850B delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 98.4 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 870K — making the Athlon X4 870K the 120% better value option.
| Feature | A10 PRO-7850B | Athlon X4 870K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $426 | $90-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $140 | $35-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.6 | 98.4+300% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2015 |
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