Athlon X4 850 vs Core m3-8100Y
Athlon X4 850
Core m3-8100Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Athlon X4 850 is positioned at rank 539 and the Core m3-8100Y is on rank 383, so the Core m3-8100Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 850
Performance Per Dollar Core m3-8100Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | Core m3-8100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 850 | Core m3-8100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon X4 850 and Core m3-8100Y
Athlon X4 850
The Athlon X4 850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,756 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 850 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core m3-8100Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X4 850 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core m3-8100Y — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 850 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Athlon X4 850 uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Core m3-8100Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 850 scores 2,756 against the Core m3-8100Y's 2,767 — a 0.4% lead for the Core m3-8100Y.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | Core m3-8100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+191% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,756 | 2,767 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 850 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m3-8100Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | Core m3-8100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X4 850) / not specified (Core m3-8100Y). Primary use case: Athlon X4 850 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X4 850 | Core m3-8100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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