Athlon X4 760K vs Pentium Silver
Athlon X4 760K
Pentium Silver
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 Pentium Silver is on rank 120, so the Pentium Silver 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 Pentium Silver
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Silver
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.
Pentium Silver
The Pentium Silver is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 760K is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon X4 760K scores 2,982 against the Pentium Silver's 2,989 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Silver.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 32 nm | — |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 2,982 | 2,989 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 495 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,404 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K) / not specified (Pentium Silver). Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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