CPU
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A8-3850
Pentium G4500T
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 A8-3850 is positioned at rank 497 and the Pentium G4500T is on rank 572, so the A8-3850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A8-3850
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3850 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3850 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-3850 and Pentium G4500T
A8-3850
The A8-3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,421 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium G4500T
The Pentium G4500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The A8-3850 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4500T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the A8-3850 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A8-3850 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G4500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3850 scores 2,421 against the Pentium G4500T's 2,399 — a 0.9% lead for the A8-3850. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 363 vs 701, a 63.5% lead for the Pentium G4500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3850 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T.
| Feature | A8-3850 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,421 | 2,399 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 363 | 701+93% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3850 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the A8-3850 versus DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4500T — the Pentium G4500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G4500T 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. PCIe lanes: 20 (A8-3850) vs 16 (Pentium G4500T) — the A8-3850 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75 (A8-3850) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Pentium G4500T).
| Feature | A8-3850 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-3850) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6550D (A8-3850) and Intel HD Graphics 530 (Pentium G4500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3850 targets Mainstream Desktop, Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3850 rivals Core i3-2105.
| Feature | A8-3850 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6550D | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | Low Power Desktop |
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