CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 845
PRO A10-8850B
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 845 is positioned at rank 393 and the PRO A10-8850B is on rank 281, so the PRO A10-8850B 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 845
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8850B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 845 and PRO A10-8850B
Athlon X4 845
The Athlon X4 845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,768 points. Launch price was $149.
PRO A10-8850B
The PRO A10-8850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,752 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 845 and PRO A10-8850B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 845 versus 4.1 GHz on the PRO A10-8850B — a 7.6% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8850B (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Athlon X4 845 uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the PRO A10-8850B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 845 scores 3,768 against the PRO A10-8850B's 3,752 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon X4 845.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4096 kB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,768 | 3,752 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2+ socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
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