CPU
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PRO A10-8850B
Pentium G4620
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 Pentium G4620 is on rank 471, 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 Pentium G4620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-8850B | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-8850B | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) |
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 Pentium G4620
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.
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.
Processing Power
The PRO A10-8850B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4620 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8850B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the PRO A10-8850B versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium G4620 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8850B (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The PRO A10-8850B uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4620 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-8850B scores 3,752 against the Pentium G4620's 3,761 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G4620.
| Feature | PRO A10-8850B | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+11% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,752 | 3,761 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A10-8850B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4620 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A10-8850B | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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