CPU
GPU
PRO A12-9800
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 A12-9800 is positioned at rank 282 and the Pentium G4620 is on rank 471, 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 Pentium G4620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-9800 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($55) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A12-9800 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+179%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($55) | ⚠️ 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 A12-9800 and Pentium G4620
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.
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 A12-9800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4620 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the PRO A12-9800 versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium G4620 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The PRO A12-9800 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4620 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800 scores 3,751 against the Pentium G4620's 3,761 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G4620.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,751 | 3,761 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4620 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The PRO A12-9800 launched at $110 MSRP, while the Pentium G4620 debuted at $86. At current prices ($55 vs $154), the PRO A12-9800 is $99 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the PRO A12-9800 delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 24.4 pts/$ for the Pentium G4620 — making the PRO A12-9800 the 94.5% better value option.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $86-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55-64% | $154 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.2+180% | 24.4 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2017 |
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