CPU
GPU
Pentium G4560
PRO A10-8770
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 G4560 is positioned at rank 385 and the PRO A10-8770 is on rank 300, so the PRO A10-8770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8770
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4560 | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4560 | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G4560 and PRO A10-8770
Pentium G4560
The Pentium G4560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,536 points. Launch price was $108.
PRO A10-8770
The PRO A10-8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,547 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4560 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A10-8770 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4560 versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A10-8770 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8770 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Pentium G4560 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A10-8770 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4560 scores 3,536 against the PRO A10-8770's 3,547 — a 0.3% lead for the PRO A10-8770.
| Feature | Pentium G4560 | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,536 | 3,547 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4560 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A10-8770 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4560 | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4560) / not specified (PRO A10-8770). The Pentium G4560 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the PRO A10-8770 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4560 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G4560 | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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