Ryzen 7 5800X vs A10-6790K
Ryzen 7 5800X
A10-6790K
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar A10-6790K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | A10-6790K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | A10-6790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7 5800X and A10-6790K
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
A10-6790K
The A10-6790K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,112 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the A10-6790K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790K — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the A10-6790K uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the A10-6790K's 3,112 — a 159.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 0 kB on the A10-6790K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | A10-6790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 27,712+790% | 3,112 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 412 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A10-6790K uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus DDR3-1866 on the A10-6790K — the Ryzen 7 5800X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) vs 16 (A10-6790K) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-6790K).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | A10-6790K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A10-6790K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8670D), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop, A10-6790K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-6790K rivals Core i3-4340.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | A10-6790K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8670D |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
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