CPU
GPU
PRO A12-9800
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 A12-9800 is positioned at rank 282 and the Athlon X4 845 is on rank 393, so the PRO A12-9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 845
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-9800 | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A12-9800 | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+268%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) | ✅ More affordable ($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 A12-9800 and Athlon X4 845
PRO A12-9800
The PRO A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,751 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 A12-9800 and Athlon X4 845 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the PRO A12-9800 versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 845 — a 10% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The PRO A12-9800 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon X4 845 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800 scores 3,751 against the Athlon X4 845's 3,768 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X4 845.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,751 | 3,768 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 845 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | 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 |
Value Analysis
The PRO A12-9800 launched at $110 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 845 debuted at $70. At current prices ($55 vs $15), the Athlon X4 845 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the PRO A12-9800 delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 251.2 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 845 — making the Athlon X4 845 the 114.6% better value option.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Athlon X4 845 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $70-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | $15-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.2 | 251.2+268% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
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