PRO A10-8770E
VS
Pentium Silver N6000

PRO A10-8770E vs Pentium Silver N6000

AMD

PRO A10-8770E

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Pentium Silver N6000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2021

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 Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Pentium Silver N6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8770E

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
41015%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
38755%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
28139%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
8477%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
6715%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
5874%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
3364%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
3321%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
3023%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
3023%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2989%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2909%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2868%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2856%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2831%
#1035
PRO A10-8770E
MSRP: $395|Avg: $210
100%
#1036
Core 2 Duo E4700
MSRP: $133|Avg: $10
100%
#1037
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
MSRP: $230|Avg: $20
100%
#1038
Phenom II X2 B53
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
100%
#1039
Core 2 Quad Q9300
MSRP: $266|Avg: $27
99%
#1040
Core 2 Duo E7200
MSRP: $133|Avg: $133
99%
#1041
Athlon II X4 638
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
99%
#1043
Phenom X3 8750
MSRP: $195|Avg: $20
98%
#1044
Pentium G4400TE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
96%
#1045
Celeron 2.60
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
96%
#1046
Core i7-990X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $225
94%
#1047
Phenom X4 9750B
MSRP: $215|Avg: $34
93%
#1048
Core 2 Duo E8200
MSRP: $163|Avg: $20
92%
#1049
Core 2 Quad Q9450
MSRP: $316|Avg: $15
92%
#1050
Core 2 Duo E8600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $95
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000

#683
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
982%
#684
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
967%
#685
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
888%
#686
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
884%
#687
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
876%
#689
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
846%
#690
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
811%
#691
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
810%
#692
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
788%
#695
Pentium Silver N6000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#696
Processor N95
MSRP: $160|Avg: $80
100%
#699
Athlon Silver 3050e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
100%
#704
C-60
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver N6000 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPRO A10-8770EPentium Silver N6000
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($210)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)
✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The PRO A10-8770E (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPRO A10-8770EPentium Silver N6000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($210)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Pentium Silver N6000

AMD

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.

Intel

Pentium Silver N6000

The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the PRO A10-8770E and Pentium Silver N6000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the PRO A10-8770E versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8770E (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The PRO A10-8770E uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-8770E scores 3,001 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.4% lead for the PRO A10-8770E.

FeaturePRO A10-8770EPentium Silver N6000
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz+6%
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+155%
1.1 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+33%
1.5 MB (total)
Process
28 nm
10 nm-64%
Architecture
Carrizo (2015−2018)
Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark
3,001
2,989
Cinebench R23 Multi
1,911
Geekbench 6 Single
473
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,090
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Memory & Platform

The PRO A10-8770E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePRO A10-8770EPentium Silver N6000
Socket
AM4
BGA1338
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A10-8770E) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the PRO A10-8770E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.

FeaturePRO A10-8770EPentium Silver N6000
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics (32 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Budget