CPU
GPU
Pentium G4620
PRO A10-8850B
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 G4620 is positioned at rank 471 and the PRO A10-8850B is on rank 281, so the PRO A10-8850B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4620
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8850B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4620 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4620 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) | ✅ 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 G4620 and PRO A10-8850B
Pentium G4620
The Pentium G4620 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,761 points. Launch price was $100.
PRO A10-8850B
The PRO A10-8850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). 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: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,752 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4620 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A10-8850B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8850B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Pentium G4620 versus 4.1 GHz on the PRO A10-8850B — a 10.3% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8850B (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Pentium G4620 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A10-8850B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4620 scores 3,761 against the PRO A10-8850B's 3,752 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G4620.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,761 | 3,752 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4620 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A10-8850B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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