PRO A10-8770E vs Athlon X4 830
PRO A10-8770E
Athlon X4 830
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 PRO A10-8770E is positioned at rank 1035 and the Athlon X4 830 is on rank 476, so the Athlon X4 830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8770E
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-8770E | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($210) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-8770E | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+745%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($210) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 PRO A10-8770E and Athlon X4 830
PRO A10-8770E
The PRO A10-8770E 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,001 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X4 830
The Athlon X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,018 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A10-8770E and Athlon X4 830 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the PRO A10-8770E versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon X4 830 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8770E (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The PRO A10-8770E uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon X4 830 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-8770E scores 3,001 against the Athlon X4 830's 3,018 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon X4 830.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770E | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,001 | 3,018 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A10-8770E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 830 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770E | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FM2+ |
| 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 |
Value Analysis
The PRO A10-8770E launched at $395 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 830 debuted at $70. At current prices ($210 vs $25), the Athlon X4 830 is $185 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the PRO A10-8770E delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 120.7 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 830 — making the Athlon X4 830 the 157.7% better value option.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770E | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $395 | $70-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $210 | $25-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3 | 120.7+744% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2015 |
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