Pro A12-8800B vs Athlon II X4 740
Pro A12-8800B
Athlon II X4 740
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 A12-8800B is positioned at rank 1174 and the Athlon II X4 740 is on rank 522, so the Athlon II X4 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 740
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A12-8800B | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Piledriver / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A12-8800B | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 A12-8800B and Athlon II X4 740
Pro A12-8800B
The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X4 740
The Athlon II X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Piledriver architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,677 points. Launch price was $71.
Processing Power
Both the Pro A12-8800B and Athlon II X4 740 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B versus 3.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 740 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 740 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pro A12-8800B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses Piledriver (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A12-8800B scores 2,667 against the Athlon II X4 740's 2,677 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X4 740.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Piledriver |
| PassMark | 2,667 | 2,677 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 528 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,144 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A12-8800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B) and AMD FM2 (Athlon II X4 740).
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B) / not specified (Athlon II X4 740). The Pro A12-8800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Athlon II X4 740 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The Pro A12-8800B launched at $400 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 740 debuted at $71. At current prices ($40 vs $20), the Athlon II X4 740 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pro A12-8800B delivers 66.7 pts/$ vs 133.8 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 740 — making the Athlon II X4 740 the 67% better value option.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $71-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.7 | 133.8+101% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2012 |
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