CPU
GPU
A10-8700P
Core i5-8200Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-8700P is positioned at rank 978 and the Core i5-8200Y is on rank 957, so the Core i5-8200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-8700P | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-8700P | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 A10-8700P and Core i5-8200Y
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i5-8200Y
The Core i5-8200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $291.
Processing Power
The A10-8700P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-8200Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8200Y — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8200Y (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-8200Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Core i5-8200Y's 2,245 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-8700P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 480 vs 858, a 56.5% lead for the Core i5-8200Y that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+38% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,254 | 2,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480 | 858+79% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8200Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (A10-8700P) vs 10 (Core i5-8200Y) — the A10-8700P offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A10-8700P) and Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8200Y).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+20% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-8700P) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8200Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10-8700P) and UHD Graphics 615 (Core i5-8200Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop, Core i5-8200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U; Core i5-8200Y rivals Athlon 300U.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | UHD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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