PRO A10-8770E vs Ryzen 7 3700X
PRO A10-8770E
Ryzen 7 3700X
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. The PRO A10-8770E is positioned at rank #1035 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8770E
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-8770E | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($210) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-8770E | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1021%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($210) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
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 Ryzen 7 3700X
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.
Ryzen 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The PRO A10-8770E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the PRO A10-8770E versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The PRO A10-8770E uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-8770E scores 3,001 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 152.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770E | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-75% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,001 | 22,430+647% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770E | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Value Analysis
The PRO A10-8770E launched at $395 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($210 vs $140), the Ryzen 7 3700X is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the PRO A10-8770E delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 160.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 7 3700X the 167.2% better value option.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770E | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $395 | $329-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $210 | $140-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3 | 160.2+1020% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2019 |
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