Athlon X4 870K vs A10 PRO-7850B
Athlon X4 870K
A10 PRO-7850B
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 870K is positioned at rank 515 and the A10 PRO-7850B is on rank 1027, so the Athlon X4 870K 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 870K
Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7850B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 870K | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 870K | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+300%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 870K and A10 PRO-7850B
Athlon X4 870K
The Athlon X4 870K 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 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,443 points. Launch price was $149.
A10 PRO-7850B
The A10 PRO-7850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 3,441 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X4 870K and A10 PRO-7850B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 870K versus 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 870K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Athlon X4 870K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the A10 PRO-7850B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 870K scores 3,443 against the A10 PRO-7850B's 3,441 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X4 870K.
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4096 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,443 | 3,441 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 470 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2+ socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The Athlon X4 870K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 870K) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A10 PRO-7850B).
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 870K) / AMD-V (A10 PRO-7850B). The A10 PRO-7850B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Athlon X4 870K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590.
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 870K launched at $90 MSRP, while the A10 PRO-7850B debuted at $426. At current prices ($35 vs $140), the Athlon X4 870K is $105 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 870K delivers 98.4 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the A10 PRO-7850B — making the Athlon X4 870K the 120% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 870K | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $90-79% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-75% | $140 |
| Performance per Dollar | 98.4+300% | 24.6 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2014 |
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