Pentium E5400 vs PRO A12-9800B
The Pentium E5400 is slightly faster than the PRO A12-9800B on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
PRO A12-9800B has a 41% higher base clock.
LGA775
Sockethelp
AM4Wolfdale
Codenamehelp
Bristol RidgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR1, DDR2, DDR3
RAMhelp
2400 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium E5400 or PRO A12-9800B?expand_more
The Pentium E5400. It's 2% faster than the PRO A12-9800B on average across 100+ games, scoring 46/100 vs 45/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Pentium E5400 than PRO A12-9800B?expand_more
2% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Pentium E5400 or PRO A12-9800B?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Pentium E5400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 46/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium E5400 and PRO A12-9800B?expand_more
Performance: Pentium E5400 scores 46/100, PRO A12-9800B scores 45/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium E5400 or PRO A12-9800B bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Pentium E5400 or PRO A12-9800B?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is the stronger pick at 46/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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