Core i3-7100T vs PRO A10-8850B
Core i3-7100T
PRO A10-8850B
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 i3-7100T is positioned at rank 568 and the PRO A10-8850B is on rank 281, so the PRO A10-8850B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100T
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8850B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7100T | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7100T | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ 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 Core i3-7100T and PRO A10-8850B
Core i3-7100T
The Core i3-7100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,763 points. Launch price was $117.
PRO A10-8850B
The PRO A10-8850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 3,752 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-7100T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A10-8850B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8850B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-7100T versus 4.1 GHz on the PRO A10-8850B — a 18.7% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8850B (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i3-7100T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A10-8850B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7100T scores 3,763 against the PRO A10-8850B's 3,752 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-7100T.
| Feature | Core i3-7100T | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,763 | 3,752 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,157 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7100T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A10-8850B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-7100T | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7100T) / not specified (PRO A10-8850B). The Core i3-7100T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the PRO A10-8850B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7100T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-7100T | PRO A10-8850B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | — |
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