A12-9800E vs Core i3-9100HL
A12-9800E
Core i3-9100HL
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The A12-9800E is positioned at rank #1029 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A12-9800E
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100HL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A12-9800E | Core i3-9100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A12-9800E | Core i3-9100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 A12-9800E and Core i3-9100HL
A12-9800E
The A12-9800E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,416 points. Launch price was $105.
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.
Processing Power
Both the A12-9800E and Core i3-9100HL share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A12-9800E versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-9100HL — a 26.9% clock advantage for the A12-9800E (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A12-9800E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-9100HL uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A12-9800E scores 3,416 against the Core i3-9100HL's 3,454 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-9100HL. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 651 vs 1,037, a 45.7% lead for the Core i3-9100HL that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A12-9800E vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100HL.
| Feature | A12-9800E | Core i3-9100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+94% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,416 | 3,454+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 651 | 1,037+59% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,373 |
Memory & Platform
The A12-9800E uses the AM4 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 DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800E versus DDR4 2666 MHz on the Core i3-9100HL — the Core i3-9100HL supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A12-9800E) vs 16 (Core i3-9100HL) — the Core i3-9100HL offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800E) and Intel 300 Series (Core i3-9100HL).
| Feature | A12-9800E | Core i3-9100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4 2666 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A12-9800E) vs true (Core i3-9100HL). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A12-9800E) and Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9100HL) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9800E targets Low Power, Core i3-9100HL targets Embedded. Direct competitor: A12-9800E rivals Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | A12-9800E | 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 | Low Power | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The A12-9800E launched at $426 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100HL debuted at $225. At current prices ($150 vs $100), the Core i3-9100HL is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A12-9800E delivers 22.8 pts/$ vs 34.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100HL — making the Core i3-9100HL the 41.1% better value option.
| Feature | A12-9800E | Core i3-9100HL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $426 | $225-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $100-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8 | 34.5+51% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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