CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 760K
A10-5800K
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 760K is positioned at rank 599 and the A10-5800K is on rank 430, so the A10-5800K 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 760K
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 760K and A10-5800K
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). 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: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 760K and A10-5800K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K — a 2.4% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 760K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the A10-5800K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 760K scores 2,982 against the A10-5800K's 2,963 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon X4 760K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 495 vs 461, a 7.1% lead for the Athlon X4 760K that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,982 | 2,963 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 495+7% | 461 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,404 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A88X (Athlon X4 760K) and A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800K).
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A10-5800K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Athlon X4 760K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget, A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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