Athlon X4 750K vs A8-5600K
Athlon X4 750K
A8-5600K
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 750K is positioned at rank 576 and the A8-5600K is on rank 437, so the A8-5600K 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 750K
Performance Per Dollar A8-5600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 750K | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 750K and A8-5600K
Athlon X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
A8-5600K
The A8-5600K 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 2,860 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 750K and A8-5600K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-5600K — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). Both are built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Athlon X4 750K scores 2,879 against the A8-5600K's 2,860 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon X4 750K.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,879 | 2,860 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Athlon X4 750K versus 1866 on the A8-5600K — the A8-5600K supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 750K) and FM2 (A8-5600K).
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | 1866+62100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+104857500% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 750K) / true (A8-5600K). The A8-5600K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7560D), while the Athlon X4 750K requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5600K rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750K | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7560D |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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