Core i3-8130U vs PRO A10-8770
Core i3-8130U
PRO A10-8770
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 i3-8130U is positioned at rank 1024 and the PRO A10-8770 is on rank 300, so the PRO A10-8770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8130U
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8770
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8130U | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8130U | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i3-8130U and PRO A10-8770
Core i3-8130U
The Core i3-8130U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,521 points. Launch price was $281.
PRO A10-8770
The PRO A10-8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,547 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-8130U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A10-8770 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-8130U versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A10-8770 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8770 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-8130U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A10-8770 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8130U scores 3,521 against the PRO A10-8770's 3,547 — a 0.7% lead for the PRO A10-8770.
| Feature | Core i3-8130U | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+59% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,521 | 3,547 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,050 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-8130U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A10-8770 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-8130U | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8130U) / not specified (PRO A10-8770). The Core i3-8130U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the PRO A10-8770 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8130U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8130U rivals Ryzen 3 2200U.
| Feature | Core i3-8130U | PRO A10-8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 620 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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