Pentium G4520 vs Pro A12-8800B
Pentium G4520
Pro A12-8800B
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 G4520 is positioned at rank 584 and the Pro A12-8800B is on rank 1174, so the Pentium G4520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4520
Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ 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 G4520 and Pro A12-8800B
Pentium G4520
The Pentium G4520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,670 points. Launch price was $93.
Pro A12-8800B
The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A12-8800B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A12-8800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 versus 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium G4520 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pro A12-8800B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4520 scores 2,670 against the Pro A12-8800B's 2,667 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G4520.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,670 | 2,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 528 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,144 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4520 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A12-8800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4520) / AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B). The Pro A12-8800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Pentium G4520 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4520 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pro A12-8800B debuted at $400. At current prices ($45 vs $40), the Pro A12-8800B is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4520 delivers 59.3 pts/$ vs 66.7 pts/$ for the Pro A12-8800B — making the Pro A12-8800B the 11.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-79% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $40-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.3 | 66.7+12% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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