CPU
GPU
Pro A12-8800B
Pentium G4520
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 Pentium G4520 is on rank 584, so the Pentium G4520 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 Pentium G4520
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A12-8800B | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A12-8800B | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
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 Pentium G4520
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.
Pentium G4520
The Pentium G4520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,670 points. Launch price was $93.
Processing Power
The Pro A12-8800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4520 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pro A12-8800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pro A12-8800B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4520 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A12-8800B scores 2,667 against the Pentium G4520's 2,670 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G4520.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,667 | 2,670 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 528 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,144 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A12-8800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4520 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1151 |
| 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 | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B) / not specified (Pentium G4520). The Pro A12-8800B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Pentium G4520 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| 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 Pentium G4520 debuted at $86. At current prices ($40 vs $45), the Pro A12-8800B is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pro A12-8800B delivers 66.7 pts/$ vs 59.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G4520 — making the Pro A12-8800B the 11.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pro A12-8800B | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $86-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-11% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.7+12% | 59.3 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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