PRO A12-9800E
VS
Ryzen 7 5700X

PRO A12-9800E vs Ryzen 7 5700X

AMD

PRO A12-9800E

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

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. The PRO A12-9800E is positioned at rank #343 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800E

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
4983%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
4708%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
3418%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1030%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
816%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
714%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
409%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
403%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
367%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
367%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
363%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
353%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
348%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
347%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
344%
#308
Core i9-11900F
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87
98%
#309
Core i9-9900T
MSRP: $423|Avg: $215
98%
#310
Core i5-9500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $132
98%
#311
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
96%
#312
Core i9-10940X
MSRP: $784|Avg: $460
96%
#313
Core i9-10920X
MSRP: $689|Avg: $430
96%
#314
Core i7-10700
MSRP: $365|Avg: $268
96%
#315
Core i5-9600K
MSRP: $263|Avg: $178
96%
#316
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400
95%
#343
PRO A12-9800E
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#344
Athlon X4 950
MSRP: $58|Avg: $15
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X

#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
105%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
105%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
105%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
103%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
103%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
103%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
103%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
102%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
102%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
102%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
102%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
102%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
101%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
101%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
100%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
100%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
99%
#60
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
99%
#61
Core i9-9960X
MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200
98%
#62
Core Ultra 5 225T
MSRP: $240|Avg: $180
98%
#63
Ryzen 3 3300X
MSRP: $120|Avg: $90
98%
#64
Core i5-12600K
MSRP: $289|Avg: $185
98%
#65
Core Ultra 5 235
MSRP: $257|Avg: $269
98%
#66
Ryzen 7 5700
MSRP: $179|Avg: $164
98%
#67
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $90
97%
#68
Ryzen 3 4100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
97%
#69
Ryzen 9 9900X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $370
97%
#70
Ryzen 5 7600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $185
96%
#71
Core i5-14490F
MSRP: $209|Avg: $190
96%
#72
Core i5-12600KF
MSRP: $264|Avg: $190
96%
#73
Core i5-13600KF
MSRP: $249|Avg: $258
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 5700X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the PRO A12-9800E in both compute-intensive tasks (157.9% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightPRO A12-9800ERyzen 7 5700X
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($175)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPRO A12-9800ERyzen 7 5700X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($175)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A12-9800E and Ryzen 7 5700X

AMD

PRO A12-9800E

The PRO A12-9800E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,128 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The PRO A12-9800E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-9800E versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 19% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The PRO A12-9800E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800E scores 3,128 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 157.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X.

FeaturePRO A12-9800ERyzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
4.6 GHz+21%
Base Clock
3.1 GHz
3.4 GHz+10%
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512K (per core)
Process
28 nm
7 nm-75%
Architecture
Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark
3,128
26,609+751%
Cinebench R23 Multi
14,000
Geekbench 6 Single
2,116
Geekbench 6 Multi
9,715
🧠

Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

FeaturePRO A12-9800ERyzen 7 5700X
Socket
AM4
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
24
🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-9800E) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

FeaturePRO A12-9800ERyzen 7 5700X
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming