Athlon X4 850 vs A8-7410
Athlon X4 850
A8-7410
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 A8-7410 is on rank 494, so the A8-7410 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 A8-7410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | A8-7410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | A8-7410 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-7410
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.
A8-7410
The A8-7410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,741 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 850 and A8-7410 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X4 850 versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 — a 43.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 850 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon X4 850 uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the A8-7410 uses Carrizo-L (2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 850 scores 2,756 against the A8-7410's 2,741 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X4 850.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | A8-7410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+45% | 2.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Carrizo-L (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,756 | 2,741 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,356 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,460 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 850 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7410 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The Athlon X4 850 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon X4 850) vs 1 (A8-7410). PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon X4 850) vs 8 (A8-7410) — the Athlon X4 850 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 850) and Carrizo-L SoC (A8-7410).
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | A8-7410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3L-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon X4 850 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A8-7410 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Athlon X4 850 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 850 targets Desktop, A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | A8-7410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Entry-level Laptop |
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