A10 PRO-7800B vs Core i5-L16G7

CPU

GPU

A10 PRO-7800B

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

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Core i5-L16G7

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 3 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

A10 PRO-7800B

4 / 4

3,317

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-L16G7

5 / 5

3,280

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A10 PRO-7800B

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅77.8% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 9) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-L16G7.

Trade-offs

❌828.6% higher power demand at 65W vs 7W.

Core i5-L16G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 65W, a 58W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A10 PRO-7800B across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,280 vs 3,317).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A10 PRO-7800B.

A10 PRO-7800B

2014

Core i5-L16G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅77.8% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 9) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-L16G7.

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 65W, a 58W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌828.6% higher power demand at 65W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A10 PRO-7800B across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,280 vs 3,317).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A10 PRO-7800B.

Quick Answers

So, is A10 PRO-7800B better than Core i5-L16G7?

Yes. A10 PRO-7800B is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, A10 PRO-7800B is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.2% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A10 PRO-7800B is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A10 PRO-7800B still looks like the safer overall buy. A10 PRO-7800B is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. That said, if you already own a compatible FC-CSP1016 + DDR4 setup, Core i5-L16G7 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-L16G7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2014). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A10 PRO-7800B Benchmark Check

Core i5-L16G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10 PRO-7800B	Core i5-L16G7
1080p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	56 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10 PRO-7800B	Core i5-L16G7
1080p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	76 FPS
high	83 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	66 FPS
medium	83 FPS	59 FPS
high	83 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	37 FPS

Open A10 PRO-7800B Open Core i5-L16G7

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10 PRO-7800B	Core i5-L16G7
1080p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS

Open A10 PRO-7800B Open Core i5-L16G7

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10 PRO-7800B	Core i5-L16G7
1080p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	82 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	83 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10 PRO-7800B and Core i5-L16G7

A10 PRO-7800B

The A10 PRO-7800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,317 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-L16G7

The Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 3,280 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The A10 PRO-7800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-L16G7 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i5-L16G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A10 PRO-7800B versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-L16G7 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the A10 PRO-7800B (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The A10 PRO-7800B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A10 PRO-7800B scores 3,317 against the Core i5-L16G7's 3,280 — a 1.1% lead for the A10 PRO-7800B.

Feature	A10 PRO-7800B	Core i5-L16G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	5 / 5+25%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+30%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+150%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+700%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	10 nm-64%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Lakefield (2020)
PassMark	3,317+1%	3,280
Geekbench 6 Single	446	—

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Memory & Platform

The A10 PRO-7800B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the A10 PRO-7800B versus LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i5-L16G7 — the Core i5-L16G7 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10 PRO-7800B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10 PRO-7800B) vs 9 (Core i5-L16G7) — the A10 PRO-7800B offers 7 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A10 PRO-7800B	Core i5-L16G7
Socket	FM2+	FC-CSP1016
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	LPDDR4x-4267+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+78%	9

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 PRO-7800B) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-L16G7). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A10 PRO-7800B) and UHD Graphics (Core i5-L16G7) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 PRO-7800B targets Business Desktop, Core i5-L16G7 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7800B rivals Core i3-4160.