
Athlon X4 830 vs A8 PRO-7600B

Athlon X4 830

A8 PRO-7600B
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 830 is positioned at rank 476 and the A8 PRO-7600B is on rank 355, so the A8 PRO-7600B 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 830
Performance Per Dollar A8 PRO-7600B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 830 and A8 PRO-7600B

Athlon X4 830
The Athlon X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,018 points. Launch price was $149.

A8 PRO-7600B
The A8 PRO-7600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,001 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 830 and A8 PRO-7600B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon X4 830 versus 3.8 GHz on the A8 PRO-7600B — a 11.1% clock advantage for the A8 PRO-7600B (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Both are built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture using a 28 nm process. In PassMark, the Athlon X4 830 scores 3,018 against the A8 PRO-7600B's 3,001 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon X4 830.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4096 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,018 | 3,001 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2+ socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 830 versus 2133 on the A8 PRO-7600B — the A8 PRO-7600B 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 830) and FM2+ (A8 PRO-7600B).
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | 2133+71000% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+104857500% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 830) / true (A8 PRO-7600B). The A8 PRO-7600B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Athlon X4 830 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8 PRO-7600B rivals Core i3-4150.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | A8 PRO-7600B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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