Core i3-4110M vs Pro A12-8800B
Core i3-4110M
Pro A12-8800B
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 Core i3-4110M is positioned at rank 101 and the Pro A12-8800B is on rank 1174, so the Core i3-4110M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4110M
Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4110M | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4110M | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 Core i3-4110M and Pro A12-8800B
Core i3-4110M
The Core i3-4110M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,678 points. Launch price was $225.
Pro A12-8800B
The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4110M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pro A12-8800B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A12-8800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-4110M versus 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Pro A12-8800B (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i3-4110M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pro A12-8800B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4110M scores 2,678 against the Pro A12-8800B's 2,667 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-4110M.
| Feature | Core i3-4110M | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,678 | 2,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 528 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,144 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4110M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A12-8800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Pro A12-8800B supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i3-4110M | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4110M) vs AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4110M) and Radeon R7 Graphics (Pro A12-8800B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4110M targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i3-4110M | Pro A12-8800B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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