Athlon 7850 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon 7850 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,173 Rank: 1713

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1709	A8-5557M	4,176	+0.1%
1710	A8-3550MX	4,176	+0.1%
1711	Core 2 Duo E6850	4,175	+0%
1712	A8-3800	4,173	+0%
1713	Athlon 7850	4,173
1714	Celeron E3300	4,173	+0%
1715	Core i5-2415M	4,171	+-0%
1716	Celeron E3400	4,170	-0.1%
1717	Core 2 Duo T8300	4,170	-0.1%
1718	Core 2 Duo P9400	4,170	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon 7850 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,342 Rank: 1612

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1608	Core i3-530	4,343	+0%
1609	A8-5557M	4,343	+0%
1610	Intel Pentium J3710	4,342	+0%
1611	Intel Core i3-330M	4,342	+0%
1612	Athlon 7850	4,342
1613	A8-7100	4,342	+0%
1614	A6-3430MX	4,342	+0%
1615	Phenom II X2 555	4,341	+-0%
1616	Pentium G2030	4,340	+-0%
1617	A8-3550MX	4,340	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon 7850 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,061 Rank: 1716

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1712	A8-3550MX	4,066	+0.1%
1713	A8-5557M	4,064	+0.1%
1714	Core 2 Duo E4700	4,063	+0%
1715	Core 2 Duo T7500	4,062	+0%
1716	Athlon 7850	4,061
1717	A4-3330MX	4,060	+-0%
1718	Core 2 Duo T6600	4,059	+-0%
1719	Phenom II X3 705e	4,059	+-0%
1720	A8-6410	4,059	+-0%
1721	A6-3500	4,058	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon 7850 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon 7850 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon 7850 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Athlon 7850 Details

As of March 2026, the Athlon 7850 represents a legacy processor from AMD, built on a 45 nm process and designed for mainstream desktop use. Though released several years ago, it remains notable for its integrated graphics and modest multi-threaded performance, positioning it as a budget-friendly option for light computing tasks. The processor operates at a base clock of 2.93 GHz and supports a turbo frequency of up to 2.3 GHz—though this appears inconsistent with the base frequency, suggesting a possible data anomaly. It features a dual-core design with four threads, enabled by AMD's SMT technology, allowing it to handle basic multitasking and light productivity workloads.

The Athlon 7850 is built for the LGA775 socket, a once-popular interface now largely obsolete, limiting its compatibility with modern motherboards. It supports DDR3L memory up to 16 GB with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, and operates within a 65 W TDP, offering efficient power consumption for its era. Cache hierarchy includes 128 KB of L1 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache, and an unspecified L3 cache, typical of processors from this generation. Despite its age, it includes support for modern technologies such as AES-NI encryption, AVX2, and virtualization features like VT-x and EPT, making it suitable for older virtualization environments or light server use.

Performance-wise, the Athlon 7850 achieves an overall score of 4,173, placing it at #1712 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark database. Its single-core performance scores 4,061 (#1716), indicating that it holds up reasonably well in applications that rely on high clock speeds. However, its multicore score of 4,342 (#1610) reveals that it struggles in multi-threaded workloads, where modern processors dominate. It competes closely with older CPUs like the Phenom II X4 965 and Core i3-530, but trails behind newer models such as the Core i5-2415M and Celeron 2950M. Its performance is comparable to mid-tier processors from the late 2000s and early 2010s, reflecting its historical context.

The integrated HD Graphics 4400 GPU, designed by Intel (a curious mismatch), operates at a base frequency of 200 MHz with a burst frequency of 950 MHz. It supports up to three displays and is capable of basic multimedia playback and light gaming, though it is not suited for modern graphics-intensive applications. This GPU, while outdated, enables the processor to function without a discrete graphics card, making it ideal for low-cost systems, embedded applications, or secondary machines.

In summary, the Athlon 7850 serves as a cost-effective, energy-efficient solution for legacy systems or light-duty computing. While its performance is dwarfed by today's top-tier processors—many of which are over 20 times faster in multicore benchmarks—it remains functional for basic office tasks, web browsing, and media consumption. For users seeking affordability and compatibility with older hardware, the Athlon 7850 still holds relevance, even if it is no longer competitive in the modern computing landscape.