CPU
GPU
PRO A8-8650B
Atom x5-E8000
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 A8-8650B is positioned at rank 334 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-8650B
Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A8-8650B | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A8-8650B | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($18) |
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 A8-8650B and Atom x5-E8000
PRO A8-8650B
The PRO A8-8650B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,230 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom x5-E8000
The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A8-8650B and Atom x5-E8000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the PRO A8-8650B versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 115.8% clock advantage for the PRO A8-8650B. The PRO A8-8650B uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-8650B scores 3,230 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 0.3% lead for the PRO A8-8650B.
| Feature | PRO A8-8650B | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+275% | 1.04 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+100% | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,230 | 3,219 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x5-E8000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the PRO A8-8650B requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | PRO A8-8650B | Atom x5-E8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) |
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