A8-7410 vs Core m3-8100Y

A8-7410

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2015

Core m3-8100Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-7410

4 / 4

2,741

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core m3-8100Y

2 / 4

2,767

+0.9%

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 A8-7410 is positioned at rank 494 and the Core m3-8100Y is on rank 383, so the Core m3-8100Y 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 A8-7410

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#482

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

642%

#483

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

633%

#484

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

581%

#485

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

578%

#486

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

573%

#488

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

553%

#489

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

531%

#490

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

530%

#491

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

516%

#494

A8-7410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core m3-8100Y

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#371

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

530%

#372

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

522%

#373

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

480%

#374

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

477%

#375

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

473%

#377

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

457%

#378

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

438%

#379

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

437%

#380

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

426%

#383

Core m3-8100Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

99%

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 m3-8100Y (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A8-7410	Core m3-8100Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-7410 (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A8-7410	Core m3-8100Y
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.

A8-7410 Benchmark Check

Core m3-8100Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-7410 and Core m3-8100Y

A8-7410

The A8-7410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,741 points. Launch price was $90.

Core m3-8100Y

The Core m3-8100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,767 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The A8-7410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core m3-8100Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core m3-8100Y — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Core m3-8100Y (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A8-7410 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core m3-8100Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7410 scores 2,741 against the Core m3-8100Y's 2,767 — a 0.9% lead for the Core m3-8100Y.

Feature	A8-7410	Core m3-8100Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+36%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+100%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB
L2 Cache	2048 kB+300%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Carrizo-L (2015)	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
PassMark	2,741	2,767
Geekbench 6 Single	1,356	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,460	—

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Memory & Platform

The A8-7410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m3-8100Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8-7410	Core m3-8100Y
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-7410) / not specified (Core m3-8100Y). The A8-7410 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core m3-8100Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700.