CPU
GPU
Pentium 8500
Athlon X4 750K
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 X4 750K is on rank 576, so the Athlon X4 750K 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 X4 750K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 8500 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 8500 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1068%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($17) |
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 X4 750K
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 X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. 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. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium 8500 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Athlon X4 750K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium 8500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Pentium 8500 (base: 1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Pentium 8500 uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Athlon X4 750K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 8500 scores 2,900 against the Athlon X4 750K's 2,879 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 8500.
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6+25% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+10% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+240% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+220% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-U (2022) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,900 | 2,879 |
| 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 X4 750K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-5200 on the Pentium 8500 versus DDR3-1866 on the Athlon X4 750K — the Pentium 8500 supports 50% 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. PCIe lanes: 14 (Pentium 8500) vs 16 (Athlon X4 750K) — the Athlon X4 750K offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Pentium 8500) and AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750K).
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1781 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5200+67% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 16+14% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500) / not specified (Athlon X4 750K). The Pentium 8500 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Athlon X4 750K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X4 750K debuted at $91. At current prices ($200 vs $17), the Athlon X4 750K is $183 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 8500 delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 169.4 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 750K — making the Athlon X4 750K the 168.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 8500 | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $91-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $17-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.5 | 169.4+1068% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2012 |
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