Athlon Silver 7120U vs A10-5800B
Athlon Silver 7120U
A10-5800B
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 Athlon Silver 7120U is positioned at rank 976 and the A10-5800B is on rank 424, so the A10-5800B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 7120U
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Silver 7120U | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Silver 7120U | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Athlon Silver 7120U and A10-5800B
Athlon Silver 7120U
The Athlon Silver 7120U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,012 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-5800B
The A10-5800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,027 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Athlon Silver 7120U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-5800B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon Silver 7120U versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800B — a 18.2% clock advantage for the A10-5800B (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon Silver 7120U uses the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture (6 nm), while the A10-5800B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Silver 7120U scores 3,012 against the A10-5800B's 3,027 — a 0.5% lead for the A10-5800B. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Athlon Silver 7120U vs 0 kB on the A10-5800B.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 7120U | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 6 nm-81% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,012 | 3,027 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 459 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Silver 7120U uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A10-5800B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-5500 on the Athlon Silver 7120U versus DDR3-1866 on the A10-5800B — the Athlon Silver 7120U supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5800B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Athlon Silver 7120U) vs 16 (A10-5800B) — the A10-5800B offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FT6 (Athlon Silver 7120U) and A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800B).
| Feature | Athlon Silver 7120U | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5500+67% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Silver 7120U) / AMD-V (A10-5800B). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon 610M (Athlon Silver 7120U) and Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800B targets Office. Direct competitor: A10-5800B rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Athlon Silver 7120U | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon 610M | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Office |
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