Core i3-4330 vs A10 PRO-7850B
Core i3-4330
A10 PRO-7850B
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 i3-4330 is positioned at rank 687 and the A10 PRO-7850B is on rank 1027, so the Core i3-4330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4330
Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7850B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4330 | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4330 | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+136%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 i3-4330 and A10 PRO-7850B
Core i3-4330
The Core i3-4330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,482 points. Launch price was $171.
A10 PRO-7850B
The A10 PRO-7850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,441 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4330 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10 PRO-7850B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 PRO-7850B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-4330 versus 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B — a 13.3% clock advantage for the A10 PRO-7850B (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i3-4330 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10 PRO-7850B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4330 scores 3,482 against the A10 PRO-7850B's 3,441 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-4330.
| Feature | Core i3-4330 | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,482+1% | 3,441 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 470 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4330 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10 PRO-7850B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i3-4330 | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4330) vs AMD-V (A10 PRO-7850B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4330) and Radeon R7 (A10 PRO-7850B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4330 targets Desktop, A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590.
| Feature | Core i3-4330 | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Business Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-4330 launched at $138 MSRP, while the A10 PRO-7850B debuted at $426. At current prices ($60 vs $140), the Core i3-4330 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4330 delivers 58.0 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the A10 PRO-7850B — making the Core i3-4330 the 81% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-4330 | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $138-68% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-57% | $140 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.0+136% | 24.6 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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