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A8-6410 vs Athlon 64 FX-72

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

A8-6410

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014
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AMD

Athlon 64 FX-72

2 Cores2 Thrd125 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2006
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A8-6410 vs Athlon 64 FX-72 Performance Spectrum

A8-6410
4 / 4
1,772
0.0%
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brand logoAthlon 64 X2 4000+
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Athlon 64 FX-72
2 / 2
1,794
+1.2%
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brand logoAthlon II X2 280
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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.

A8-6410 vs Athlon 64 FX-72 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra44 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
A8-6410
low44 FPS
medium44 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Athlon 64 FX-72
low45 FPS
medium45 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra45 FPS
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A8-6410 vs Athlon 64 FX-72: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A8-6410

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $699 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 689.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 17.7 vs 2.2 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.
  • ✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • ✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R5 Graphics, while Athlon 64 FX-72 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (1,772 vs 1,794).

Athlon 64 FX-72

2006

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 2.2 vs 17.7 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
    • ❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.
    • ❌No integrated graphics, while A8-6410 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Athlon 64 FX-72 better than A8-6410?
    Yes. Athlon 64 FX-72 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 0.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.2% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Athlon 64 FX-72 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon 64 FX-72 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Athlon 64 FX-72 is the easy recommendation for a fresh desktop build. Athlon 64 FX-72 comes in 699.0% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. A8-6410 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop chip, not because it is a real desktop gaming recommendation. It simply does not keep up in modern games, especially when the gap is already 0.9% in the shared gaming data.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    A8-6410 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2006). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

    A8-6410 vs Athlon 64 FX-72 Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    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.

    AMD

    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.

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    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.

    FeatureA8-6410Athlon 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%
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    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 133.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB 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).

    FeatureA8-6410Athlon 64 FX-72
    Socket
    FT3
    F
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 3.0+173%
    PCIe 1.1
    Max RAM Speed
    1866+133%
    DDR2-800
    Max RAM Capacity
    16 GB
    16 GB
    RAM Channels
    1
    2+100%
    ECC Support
    No
    No
    PCIe Lanes
    4
    0
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    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.

    FeatureA8-6410Athlon 64 FX-72
    Integrated GPU
    Yes
    No
    IGPU Model
    Radeon R5 Graphics
    —
    Unlocked
    No
    —
    AVX-512
    No
    —
    Virtualization
    true
    —
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    Value Analysis

    At launch, the A8-6410 was priced at $100, while the Athlon 64 FX-72 came in at $799. On launch pricing ($100 vs $799), A8-6410 was $699 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-6410 delivers 17.7 pts/$ vs 2.2 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-72 — making the A8-6410 the 155% better value option.

    FeatureA8-6410Athlon 64 FX-72
    MSRP
    $100-87%
    $799
    Performance per Dollar
    17.7+705%
    2.2
    Release Date
    2014
    2006
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