Athlon X4 850 vs A10-5700
Athlon X4 850
A10-5700
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 850 is positioned at rank 539 and the A10-5700 is on rank 448, so the A10-5700 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 850
Performance Per Dollar A10-5700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 850 and A10-5700
Athlon X4 850
The Athlon X4 850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 2,756 points. Launch price was $149.
A10-5700
The A10-5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 850 and A10-5700 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X4 850 versus 4 GHz on the A10-5700 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the A10-5700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon X4 850 uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the A10-5700 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 850 scores 2,756 against the A10-5700's 2,747 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon X4 850.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,756 | 2,747 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 850 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5700 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 850 versus 1866 on the A10-5700 — the A10-5700 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 850) and A55,A75,A85X (A10-5700).
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | 1866+62100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+104857500% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon X4 850 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X4 850) vs true (A10-5700). The A10-5700 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Athlon X4 850 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 850 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A10-5700 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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