Pentium 8500 vs Athlon II X4 620e
Pentium 8500
Athlon II X4 620e
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 Pentium 8500 is positioned at rank 991 and the Athlon II X4 620e is on rank 605, so the Athlon II X4 620e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 8500
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 8500 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 8500 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+401%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 Pentium 8500 and Athlon II X4 620e
Pentium 8500
The Pentium 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,900 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium 8500 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon II X4 620e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium 8500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e — a 51.4% clock advantage for the Pentium 8500 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium 8500 uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 8500 scores 2,900 against the Athlon II X4 620e's 2,906 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X4 620e. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Pentium 8500 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620e.
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6+25% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+69% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+160% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-84% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-U (2022) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,900 | 2,906 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 8500 uses the FCBGA1781 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-5200 on the Pentium 8500 versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 620e — the Pentium 8500 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 8500 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. PCIe lanes: 14 (Pentium 8500) vs 0 (Athlon II X4 620e) — the Pentium 8500 offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Pentium 8500) and AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620e).
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1781 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5200+67% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500) / not specified (Athlon II X4 620e). The Pentium 8500 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Athlon II X4 620e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Entry Level Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 8500 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 620e debuted at $99. At current prices ($200 vs $40), the Athlon II X4 620e is $160 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 8500 delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 72.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 620e — making the Athlon II X4 620e the 133.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $99-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $40-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.5 | 72.7+401% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2011 |
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