A10-8700P vs Pentium P6100
A10-8700P
Pentium P6100
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 Pentium P6100 is on rank 825, so the Pentium P6100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-8700P | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-8700P | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+143%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-8700P and Pentium P6100
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.
Pentium P6100
The Pentium P6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $12.
Processing Power
The A10-8700P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium P6100 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 2 GHz on the Pentium P6100 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium P6100 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Pentium P6100's 2,245 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-8700P.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,254 | 2,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium P6100 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-8700P) / not specified (Pentium P6100). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Pentium P6100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The A10-8700P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium P6100 debuted at $100. At current prices ($40 vs $16.39), the Pentium P6100 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-8700P delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 137.0 pts/$ for the Pentium P6100 — making the Pentium P6100 the 83.4% better value option.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Pentium P6100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $16.39-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4 | 137.0+143% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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