Ryzen 5 5600X vs PRO A10-8770E
Ryzen 5 5600X
PRO A10-8770E
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8770E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | PRO A10-8770E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($210) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | PRO A10-8770E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1032%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($210) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600X and PRO A10-8770E
Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
PRO A10-8770E
The PRO A10-8770E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 3,001 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the PRO A10-8770E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.5 GHz on the PRO A10-8770E — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the PRO A10-8770E uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the PRO A10-8770E's 3,001 — a 151.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | PRO A10-8770E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+31% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+32% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-75% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 21,845+628% | 3,001 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | PRO A10-8770E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) / not specified (PRO A10-8770E). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | PRO A10-8770E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the PRO A10-8770E debuted at $395. At current prices ($135 vs $210), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 14.3 pts/$ for the PRO A10-8770E — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 167.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | PRO A10-8770E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-24% | $395 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135-36% | $210 |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.8+1031% | 14.3 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2016 |
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