CPU
GPU
PRO A10-8850B
Athlon X4 845
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 A10-8850B is positioned at rank 281 and the Athlon X4 845 is on rank 393, 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 PRO A10-8850B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 845
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-8850B | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-8850B | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A10-8850B and Athlon X4 845
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.
Athlon X4 845
The Athlon X4 845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. 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: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,768 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A10-8850B and Athlon X4 845 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the PRO A10-8850B versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 845 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8850B (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The PRO A10-8850B uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon X4 845 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-8850B scores 3,752 against the Athlon X4 845's 3,768 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon X4 845.
| Feature | PRO A10-8850B | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+8% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,752 | 3,768 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2+ socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | PRO A10-8850B | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | 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 | — | 8 |
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