A8-8600P vs Core i5-3210M

A8-8600P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Core i5-3210M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-8600P

4 / 4

2,464

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-3210M

2 / 4

2,469

+0.2%

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 A8-8600P is positioned at rank 948 and the Core i5-3210M is on rank 158, so the Core i5-3210M 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 A8-8600P

#936

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1786%

#937

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1760%

#938

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1615%

#939

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1608%

#940

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1593%

#942

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1539%

#943

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1475%

#944

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1473%

#945

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1433%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

98%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3210M

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

100%

#146

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

333%

#147

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

328%

#148

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

301%

#149

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

300%

#150

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

297%

#152

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

287%

#153

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

275%

#154

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

274%

#155

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

267%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-3210M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A8-8600P in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A8-8600P	Core i5-3210M
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 (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-3210M stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($30 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	A8-8600P	Core i5-3210M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
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.

A8-8600P Benchmark Check

Core i5-3210M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-8600P and Core i5-3210M

A8-8600P

The A8-8600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,464 points. Launch price was $90.

Core i5-3210M

The Core i5-3210M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,469 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The A8-8600P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3210M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-8600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A8-8600P versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-3210M — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-3210M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A8-8600P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-3210M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-8600P scores 2,464 against the Core i5-3210M's 2,469 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-3210M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 499 vs 600, a 18.4% lead for the Core i5-3210M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,300 vs 1,400 (7.4% advantage for the Core i5-3210M).

Feature	A8-8600P	Core i5-3210M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.1 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,464	2,469
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,160	—
Geekbench 6 Single	499	600+20%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,300	1,400+8%

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Memory & Platform

The A8-8600P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3210M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-2133 memory speed. The Core i5-3210M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (A8-8600P) vs 16 (Core i5-3210M) — the Core i5-3210M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A8-8600P) and HM76,HM77 (Core i5-3210M).

Feature	A8-8600P	Core i5-3210M
Socket	FP4	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-8600P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3210M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A8-8600P) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3210M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-8600P targets Legacy Laptop, Core i5-3210M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-8600P rivals Core i5-5200U; Core i5-3210M rivals AMD A10-4600M.

Feature	A8-8600P	Core i5-3210M
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon R6	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	Mainstream Laptop

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Value Analysis

The A8-8600P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-3210M debuted at $225. At current prices ($30 vs $30), the Core i5-3210M is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-8600P delivers 82.1 pts/$ vs 82.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-3210M — making the Core i5-3210M the 0.2% better value option.