CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 850
Athlon X4 750
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 Athlon X4 750 is on rank 611, so the Athlon X4 850 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 Athlon X4 750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+376%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
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 Athlon X4 750
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.
Athlon X4 750
The Athlon X4 750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,751 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 850 and Athlon X4 750 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X4 850 versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon X4 850 uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon X4 750 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 850 scores 2,756 against the Athlon X4 750's 2,751 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon X4 850.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,756 | 2,751 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 850 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 750 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. 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 AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750).
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon X4 850 targets Desktop, Athlon X4 750 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 850 launched at $77 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 750 debuted at $95. At current prices ($20 vs $95), the Athlon X4 850 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 850 delivers 137.8 pts/$ vs 29.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 750 — making the Athlon X4 850 the 130.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | Athlon X4 750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $77-19% | $95 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-79% | $95 |
| Performance per Dollar | 137.8+375% | 29.0 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2013 |
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