A4-1250 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

A4-1250

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-1250

2 / 2

1,258

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+2626.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

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 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-1250	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 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 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+113%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-1250 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The A4-1250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1250 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 133.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The A4-1250 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1250 scores 1,258 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 185.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 111 vs 2,700, a 184.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 188 vs 15,000 (195% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-1250 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	A4-1250	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	1 GHz	5 GHz+400%
Base Clock	—	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	96 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	5 nm-84%
Architecture	Temash (2013)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	1,258	34,293+2626%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	111	2,700+2332%
Geekbench 6 Multi	188	15,000+7879%

🧠

Memory & Platform

The A4-1250 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7 7800X3D — the A4-1250 supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-1250) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT3 (A4-1250) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	A4-1250	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (A4-1250) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8210 (A4-1250) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	A4-1250	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($30 vs $384), the A4-1250 is $354 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A4-1250 delivers 41.9 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 72.2% better value option.