Athlon X4 740 vs Pro A12-8800B
Athlon X4 740
Pro A12-8800B
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 X4 740 is positioned at rank 528 and the Pro A12-8800B is on rank 1174, so the Athlon X4 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 740
Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 740 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($71) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 740 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+79%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($71) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 X4 740 and Pro A12-8800B
Athlon X4 740
The Athlon X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) 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 (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,646 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 740 and Pro A12-8800B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Athlon X4 740 versus 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 740 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Athlon X4 740 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pro A12-8800B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 740 scores 2,646 against the Pro A12-8800B's 2,667 — a 0.8% lead for the Pro A12-8800B.
| Feature | Athlon 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 (total)+100% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,646 | 2,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 528 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,144 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 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 X4 740) and Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B).
| Feature | Athlon 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The Pro A12-8800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Athlon X4 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 740 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X4 740 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 740 launched at $71 MSRP, while the Pro A12-8800B debuted at $400. At current prices ($71 vs $40), the Pro A12-8800B is $31 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 740 delivers 37.3 pts/$ vs 66.7 pts/$ for the Pro A12-8800B — making the Pro A12-8800B the 56.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 740 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $71-82% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $71 | $40-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.3 | 66.7+79% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2015 |
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