Athlon II X4 740 vs Pro A12-8800B

Athlon II X4 740

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2012

Pro A12-8800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II X4 740

4 / 4

2,677

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pro A12-8800B

4 / 4

2,667

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Athlon II X4 740 is positioned at rank 522 and the Pro A12-8800B is on rank 1174, so the Athlon II X4 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 740

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8268%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7813%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5673%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1709%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1354%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1184%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

678%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

669%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

609%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

609%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

603%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

586%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

578%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

576%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

571%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

99%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#522

Athlon II X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $20

100%

#525

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

100%

#527

Pentium G4500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $34

99%

#528

Athlon X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $71

99%

#529

Xeon E5-2608L v4

MSRP: $363|Avg: $174

99%

#531

Celeron G1610

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

#532

Core i3-7100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

98%

#533

Celeron G1620T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $15

97%

#536

Pentium G4400T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $75

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B

#1162

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4399%

#1163

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4334%

#1164

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3979%

#1165

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3961%

#1166

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3925%

#1168

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3790%

#1169

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3634%

#1170

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3628%

#1171

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3531%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

100%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

97%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

97%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

94%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

91%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

90%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon II X4 740 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pro A12-8800B in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon II X4 740	Pro A12-8800B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Piledriver / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon II X4 740 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($20 vs $40) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon II X4 740	Pro A12-8800B
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+101%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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.

Athlon II X4 740 Benchmark Check

Pro A12-8800B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X4 740 and Pro A12-8800B

Athlon II X4 740

The Athlon II X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Piledriver architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,677 points. Launch price was $71.

Pro A12-8800B

The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon II X4 740 and Pro A12-8800B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 740 versus 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 740 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Athlon II X4 740 uses the Piledriver architecture (32 nm), while the Pro A12-8800B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 740 scores 2,677 against the Pro A12-8800B's 2,667 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X4 740.

Feature	Athlon II X4 740	Pro A12-8800B
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2048 kB
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Piledriver	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,677	2,667
Geekbench 6 Single	—	528
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,144

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II X4 740 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pro A12-8800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon II X4 740) and Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B).

Feature	Athlon II X4 740	Pro A12-8800B
Socket	FM2	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 740) / AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B). The Pro A12-8800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Athlon II X4 740 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Athlon II X4 740	Pro A12-8800B
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon R7 Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Athlon II X4 740 launched at $71 MSRP, while the Pro A12-8800B debuted at $400. At current prices ($20 vs $40), the Athlon II X4 740 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 740 delivers 133.8 pts/$ vs 66.7 pts/$ for the Pro A12-8800B — making the Athlon II X4 740 the 67% better value option.