A10 PRO-7850B vs Core i5-12400F

A10 PRO-7850B

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A10 PRO-7850B

4 / 4

3,441

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-12400F

6 / 12

19,532

+467.6%

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. The A10 PRO-7850B is positioned at rank #1027 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7850B

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

38579%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

36453%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

26468%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7974%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6316%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5525%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3165%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3123%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2844%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2844%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2812%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2736%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2698%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2687%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2662%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

95%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

100%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

100%

#1029

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

99%

#1030

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

99%

#1031

Celeron 440

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

96%

#1033

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

96%

#1035

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

94%

#1036

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

94%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

94%

#1038

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

94%

#1040

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

93%

#1041

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10 PRO-7850B (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+622%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($110)

Performance Check

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-7850B Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10 PRO-7850B and Core i5-12400F

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 i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The A10 PRO-7850B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A10 PRO-7850B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the A10 PRO-7850B scores 3,441 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 140.1% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 470 vs 1,700, a 113.4% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+48%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+220%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	28 nm	Intel 7 nm-75%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	3,441	19,532+468%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	470	1,700+262%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

The A10 PRO-7850B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the A10 PRO-7850B versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10 PRO-7850B) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A10 PRO-7850B) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FM2+	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 PRO-7850B) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The A10 PRO-7850B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	A10 PRO-7850B	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon R7	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Business Desktop	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The A10 PRO-7850B launched at $426 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($140 vs $110), the Core i5-12400F is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10 PRO-7850B delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 151.4% better value option.