A8-3500M vs Pentium Silver A1030

A8-3500M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011

Pentium Silver A1030

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-3500M

4 / 4

1,391

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Silver A1030

2 / 2

1,380

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.

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 A8-3500M is positioned at rank 821 and the Pentium Silver A1030 is on rank 1140, so the A8-3500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar A8-3500M

#809

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1266%

#810

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1247%

#811

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1145%

#812

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1140%

#813

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1129%

#815

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1091%

#816

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1046%

#817

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1044%

#818

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1016%

#821

A8-3500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

97%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

96%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

96%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver A1030

#1128

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3825%

#1129

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3769%

#1130

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3460%

#1131

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3445%

#1132

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3413%

#1134

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3296%

#1135

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3160%

#1136

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3155%

#1137

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3070%

#1140

Pentium Silver A1030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

96%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

94%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

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 Pentium Silver A1030 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and upto-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A8-3500M	Pentium Silver A1030
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-3500M (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A8-3500M	Pentium Silver A1030
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

A8-3500M Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver A1030 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-3500M and Pentium Silver A1030

A8-3500M

The A8-3500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,391 points. Launch price was $90.

Pentium Silver A1030

The Pentium Silver A1030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,380 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A8-3500M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver A1030 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3500M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-3500M versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver A1030 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver A1030 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A8-3500M is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-3500M scores 1,391 against the Pentium Silver A1030's 1,380 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-3500M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3500M vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver A1030.

Feature	A8-3500M	Pentium Silver A1030
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz+13%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	—
PassMark	1,391	1,380
Geekbench 6 Single	231	—

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Memory & Platform

The A8-3500M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver A1030 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8-3500M	Pentium Silver A1030
Socket	FS1	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3500M) / not specified (Pentium Silver A1030). The A8-3500M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Pentium Silver A1030 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3500M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3500M rivals Core i3-2310M.