AMD PRO A10-8770 vs Intel Pentium G4560 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a remarkably consistent, if narrow, victory for the AMD PRO A10-8770 across every recorded Cinebench test. The AMD part wins all five head-to-head comparisons, but the margins are slim, ranging from 1.4% to 1.7%. This is not a decisive generational gap; it is a statistical edge that holds across both single-core and multi-core workloads.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD PRO A10-8770 scores 306 against the Intel Pentium G4560's 301, a 1.7% advantage. The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the AMD chip posts 1276 versus 1258, a 1.4% lead. Single-core results tell the same story: the AMD part edges out the Intel chip 180 to 177 in Cinebench R20 single-core (1.7% ahead) and 429 to 423 in Cinebench R23 single-core (1.4% ahead). In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD PRO A10-8770 records 3040, while the Pentium G4560 manages 2996, a 1.5% difference.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this picture. The AMD PRO A10-8770 holds an average score of 1046, placing it in the 29th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Pentium G4560 averages 1031, sitting at the 28th percentile. The delta between their average scores is roughly 1.5%, which aligns closely with the individual test margins. In practical terms, these two processors are near-twin performers in rendering workloads, with the AMD part holding a small but repeatable lead.

The nearest rival data adds context. The AMD PRO A10-8770's closest competitors include the Intel Core i5-6350HQ at an identical 1046 average score, the AMD Athlon X4 950 at 1047 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD PRO A10-9700 and Intel Pentium Gold G5620, both at 1045 (0.1% behind). The Intel Pentium G4560, meanwhile, sits near the AMD A12-9800E (1033, 0.2% ahead) and the Intel Xeon E5620 (1029, 0.2% behind), with the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B at 1027 (0.4% behind). Neither chip punches outside its expected performance class; they are locked in the same tier.

It is worth remembering the Intel Pentium G4560 achieves this near-parity with only 2 physical cores, while the AMD PRO A10-8770 uses 4. The multi-core scores are close enough that the extra cores do not produce a commanding lead, and in single-core tests the Intel architecture nearly closes the gap entirely. The data suggests that the Pentium G4560's architectural efficiency compensates for its lower core count, at least within these Cinebench workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD PRO A10-8770 is built on the Excavator architecture, codenamed Carrizo, manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 28 nm process. It packs 3,100 million transistors into a 250 mm² die. The Intel Pentium G4560 uses the Kaby Lake architecture, built by Intel on a 14 nm process. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part, but the process node difference is stark: 28 nm versus 14 nm.

Core configuration diverges sharply. The AMD PRO A10-8770 offers 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel Pentium G4560 provides 2 cores and 4 threads (via Hyper-Threading), with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and no boost clock listed. Both parts run at the same base frequency, but the AMD chip has the ability to raise its clock to 3.80 GHz under load, while the Intel part is fixed at 3.50 GHz.

Cache layouts reflect the architectural split. The AMD PRO A10-8770 carries 320 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache recorded. The Intel Pentium G4560 lists 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. For a dual-core chip, that shared L3 pool is a meaningful asset, as it gives each core access to a larger unified cache than the AMD part's L2-only arrangement.

Memory support is similar on paper: both support DDR4 and use a dual-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 3, though the Intel part specifies 16 lanes for the CPU only, while the AMD listing simply says Gen 3. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD PRO A10-8770 includes a Radeon R7 iGPU, while the Intel Pentium G4560 ships with Intel HD 610. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM4 for the AMD chip, Intel Socket 1151 for the Intel chip. The AMD part's multiplier is locked, as is the Intel chip's.

The production status for both is listed as Active. The Intel Pentium G4560 has a recorded release date of January 2, 2017; no release date is listed for the AMD PRO A10-8770. The part numbers are AD877BAGM44AB for the AMD chip and SR32Y for the Intel chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Pentium G4560 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part offers twice the physical core count.

Q: How do their multi-core Cinebench scores compare?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770 leads in every multi-core test: 306 versus 301 in Cinebench R15 (1.7% ahead), 1276 versus 1258 in Cinebench R20 (1.4% ahead), and 3040 versus 2996 in Cinebench R23 (1.5% ahead).

Q: Does the Intel Pentium G4560 win any single-core tests?

A: No. The AMD PRO A10-8770 wins Cinebench R20 single-core scores 180 to 177 (1.7% ahead) and Cinebench R23 single-core scores 429 to 423 (1.4% ahead). The AMD chip wins all five recorded head-to-head tests.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Pentium G4560 has a TDP of 51 watts. The Intel chip draws less power despite the competitive performance.

Q: Do both processors support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 with a dual-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770 uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Pentium G4560 uses Intel Socket 1151. They are not interchangeable.

Q: How close are their average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770 averages 1046, and the Intel Pentium G4560 averages 1031. The AMD part sits at the 29th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part at the 28th percentile. The difference is roughly 1.5% in favor of the AMD chip.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications differ in the following fields:

• Cores: 4 (AMD PRO A10-8770) versus 2 (Intel Pentium G4560)
• Threads: 4 (AMD) versus 4 (Intel)
• Boost Clock: 3.80 GHz (AMD) versus null (Intel)
• TDP: 65 (AMD) versus 51 (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1151 (Intel)
• Architecture: Excavator (AMD) versus Kaby Lake (Intel)
• Codename: Carrizo (AMD) versus Kaby Lake (Intel)
• Process Node: 28 nm (AMD) versus 14 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: GlobalFoundries (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Transistors: 3,100 million (AMD) versus null (Intel)
• Die Size: 250 mm² (AMD) versus null (Intel)
• L1 Cache: 320 KB (AMD) versus 64 KB per core (Intel)
• L2 Cache: 2 MB (AMD) versus 256 KB per core (Intel)
• L3 Cache: null (AMD) versus 3 MB shared (Intel)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon R7 (AMD) versus Intel HD 610 (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 3 (AMD) versus Gen 3, 16 Lanes CPU only (Intel)
• Release Date: null (AMD) versus 2017-01-02 (Intel)
• Part Number: AD877BAGM44AB (AMD) versus SR32Y (Intel)

Fields that are identical: base clock (3.50 GHz for both), memory support (DDR4), memory bus (dual-channel), memory bandwidth (38.4 GB/s), ECC memory (false), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), multiplier unlocked (false), and launch MSRP (null for both).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD PRO A10-8770 wins every recorded benchmark, so any workload represented by these Cinebench tests favors the AMD part. The margins are small, but they are consistent across versions and across single-core versus multi-core scaling. For rendering workloads, which is what Cinebench measures, the AMD PRO A10-8770 is the safer pick if every point matters.

The Intel Pentium G4560, however, has structural advantages that do not show up in these scores. It draws less power: 51 watts versus 65 watts. It uses a smaller process node (14 nm versus 28 nm). It has a shared 3 MB L3 cache, which can help latency-sensitive tasks that fit within that pool. It also has a recorded release date, making it a known quantity in terms of availability timeline.

For a system builder prioritizing lower power draw and a more modern process node, the Intel Pentium G4560 offers near-identical performance with a lower TDP envelope. The data shows the Intel chip trails by only 1.4% to 1.7% in Cinebench tests, which is a modest penalty for a 14 nm part against a 28 nm part. The Intel chip also carries a different integrated GPU (Intel HD 610 versus Radeon R7 on the AMD part, though the database records no iGPU benchmark scores for either).

For workloads that depend heavily on L3 cache behavior, the Intel chip's 3 MB shared L3 cache is a feature the AMD part lacks entirely. The AMD PRO A10-8770 counters with 4 physical cores, which could be beneficial in threaded tasks that do not scale perfectly with cache. The benchmark results, however, show the AMD part ahead in both multi-core tests, meaning the 4-core advantage translates into real, if small, wins.

Ultimately, the AMD PRO A10-8770 is the winner across-the-board winner in the database's measurements. The Intel Pentium G4560 wins the efficiency argument, the process node argument, and the power argument, but none of those translate into benchmark victories. Each processor has a clear use case: choose the AMD part for maximum Cinebench performance and four physical cores; choose the Intel part for lower power consumption and a more modern 14 nm process with L3 cache support. Both are active desktop processors with no ECC support, locked multipliers, and dual-channel DDR4 memory.