A8-6410 vs Athlon 64 FX-72
A8-6410
Athlon 64 FX-72
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 A8-6410 is positioned at rank 928 and the Athlon 64 FX-72 is on rank 1100, so the A8-6410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6410
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-72
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6410 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6410 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A8-6410 and Athlon 64 FX-72
A8-6410
The A8-6410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.
Athlon 64 FX-72
The Athlon 64 FX-72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,794 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A8-6410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 64 FX-72 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-72. The A8-6410 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6410 scores 1,772 against the Athlon 64 FX-72's 1,794 — a 1.2% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-72.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-69% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Beema (2014) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,772 | 1,794+1% |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6410 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses F (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-6410 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — the A8-6410 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A8-6410) vs 2 (Athlon 64 FX-72). PCIe lanes: 4 (A8-6410) vs 0 (Athlon 64 FX-72) — the A8-6410 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT3b (A8-6410) and AMD F (1207) (Athlon 64 FX-72).
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | F |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+93200% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-6410) / not specified (Athlon 64 FX-72). The A8-6410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The A8-6410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-72 debuted at $799. At current prices ($40 vs $40), the Athlon 64 FX-72 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-6410 delivers 44.3 pts/$ vs 44.9 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-72 — making the Athlon 64 FX-72 the 1.2% better value option.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-87% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3 | 44.9+1% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2006 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on A8-6410 and Athlon 64 FX-72
