A4-1250 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

A4-1250

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-1250

2 / 2

1,258

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+2151.6%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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. The A4-1250 is positioned at rank #1023 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-1250

#1011

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2332%

#1012

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2298%

#1013

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2110%

#1014

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2100%

#1015

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2081%

#1017

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2010%

#1018

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1927%

#1019

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1924%

#1020

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1872%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

99%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

97%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-1250	Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-1250 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-1250	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+279%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

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.

A4-1250 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-1250 and Ryzen 5 7600X

A4-1250

The A4-1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The A4-1250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1250 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 136.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The A4-1250 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1250 scores 1,258 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 183% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 111 vs 2,900, a 185.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 188 vs 13,800 (194.6% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-1250 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	A4-1250	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	1 GHz	5.3 GHz+430%
Base Clock	—	4.7 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	6 MB+1100%
Process	32 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-84%
Architecture	Temash (2013)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	1,258	28,325+2152%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,300
Geekbench 6 Single	111	2,900+2513%
Geekbench 6 Multi	188	13,800+7240%

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Memory & Platform

The A4-1250 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L 1333 MHz on the A4-1250 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the A4-1250 supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-1250) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-1250) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT3 (A4-1250) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	A4-1250	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	FT3	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L 1333 MHz	DDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	128 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	8	28+250%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (A4-1250) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8210 (A4-1250) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet, Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740; Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	A4-1250	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon HD 8210	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	Tablet	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The A4-1250 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($30 vs $178), the A4-1250 is $148 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A4-1250 delivers 41.9 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 116.6% better value option.