A10 PRO-7850B vs Core i3-9100HL

CPU

GPU

A10 PRO-7850B

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

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Core i3-9100HL

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2019

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A10 PRO-7850B vs Core i3-9100HL Performance Spectrum

A10 PRO-7850B

4 / 4

3,441

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-9100HL

4 / 4

3,454

+0.4%

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.

A10 PRO-7850B vs Core i3-9100HL FPS Benchmarks

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A10 PRO-7850B vs Core i3-9100HL: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A10 PRO-7850B

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,441 vs 3,454).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.1 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($426 MSRP vs $225 MSRP).
❌280% higher power demand at 95W vs 25W.

Core i3-9100HL

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($225 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Delivers 90.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 8.1 PassMark/$ ($225 MSRP vs $426 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 95W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A10 PRO-7850B across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-9100HL better than A10 PRO-7850B?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A10 PRO-7850B is ahead with a 4.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-9100HL pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-9100HL is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

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

Core i3-9100HL is the better buy right now. Core i3-9100HL comes in $201 cheaper on MSRP at $225 MSRP versus $426 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The compromise is that A10 PRO-7850B is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 90.0% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 8.1 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Core i3-9100HL makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

A10 PRO-7850B vs Core i3-9100HL Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A10 PRO-7850B

The A10 PRO-7850B 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,441 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-9100HL

The Core i3-9100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,454 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the A10 PRO-7850B and Core i3-9100HL share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-9100HL — a 31.9% clock advantage for the A10 PRO-7850B (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A10 PRO-7850B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-9100HL uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10 PRO-7850B scores 3,441 against the Core i3-9100HL's 3,454 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-9100HL. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 470 vs 1,037, a 75.2% lead for the Core i3-9100HL that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i3-9100HL
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+38%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+131%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,441	3,454
Geekbench 6 Single	470	1,037+121%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,373

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Memory & Platform

The A10 PRO-7850B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9100HL uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the A10 PRO-7850B versus DDR4 2666 MHz on the Core i3-9100HL — the Core i3-9100HL supports 25% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-9100HL supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A10 PRO-7850B) and Intel 300 Series (Core i3-9100HL).

Feature	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i3-9100HL
Socket	FM2+	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	DDR4 2666 MHz+25%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 PRO-7850B) vs true (Core i3-9100HL). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A10 PRO-7850B) and Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9100HL) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop, Core i3-9100HL targets Embedded. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590.

Feature	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i3-9100HL
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon R7	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	true
Target Use	Business Desktop	Embedded

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Value Analysis

At launch, the A10 PRO-7850B was priced at $426, while the Core i3-9100HL came in at $225. On launch pricing ($426 vs $225), Core i3-9100HL was $201 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A10 PRO-7850B delivers 8.1 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100HL — making the Core i3-9100HL the 62.1% better value option.

Feature	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i3-9100HL
MSRP	$426	$225-47%
Performance per Dollar	8.1	15.4+90%
Release Date	2014	2019

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