CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 845
PRO A12-9800
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 A12-9800 is on rank 282, so the PRO A12-9800 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 A12-9800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+268%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
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 A12-9800
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 A12-9800
The PRO A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,751 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 845 and PRO A12-9800 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 845 versus 4.2 GHz on the PRO A12-9800 — a 10% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Athlon X4 845 uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the PRO A12-9800 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 845 scores 3,768 against the PRO A12-9800's 3,751 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X4 845.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2048 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,768 | 3,751 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 845 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A12-9800 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | AM4 |
| 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 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 845 launched at $70 MSRP, while the PRO A12-9800 debuted at $110. At current prices ($15 vs $55), the Athlon X4 845 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 845 delivers 251.2 pts/$ vs 68.2 pts/$ for the PRO A12-9800 — making the Athlon X4 845 the 114.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-36% | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-73% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | 251.2+268% | 68.2 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
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