Core i3-9100HL vs A10 PRO-7850B
Core i3-9100HL
A10 PRO-7850B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100HL
Performance Per Dollar A10 PRO-7850B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100HL | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100HL | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ 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 i3-9100HL and A10 PRO-7850B
Core i3-9100HL
The Core i3-9100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,454 points. Launch price was $69.
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
Both the Core i3-9100HL and A10 PRO-7850B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-9100HL versus 4 GHz on the A10 PRO-7850B — a 31.9% clock advantage for the A10 PRO-7850B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i3-9100HL uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A10 PRO-7850B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100HL scores 3,454 against the A10 PRO-7850B's 3,441 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-9100HL. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,037 vs 470, a 75.2% lead for the Core i3-9100HL that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i3-9100HL | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+131% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,454 | 3,441 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,037+121% | 470 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,373 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9100HL uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10 PRO-7850B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 2666 MHz on the Core i3-9100HL versus DDR3-2133 on the A10 PRO-7850B — the Core i3-9100HL supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-9100HL 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. Chipset compatibility: Intel 300 Series (Core i3-9100HL) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A10 PRO-7850B).
| Feature | Core i3-9100HL | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 2666 MHz+33% | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i3-9100HL) vs AMD-V (A10 PRO-7850B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9100HL) and Radeon R7 (A10 PRO-7850B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9100HL targets Embedded, A10 PRO-7850B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 PRO-7850B rivals Core i5-4590.
| Feature | Core i3-9100HL | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Embedded | Business Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100HL launched at $225 MSRP, while the A10 PRO-7850B debuted at $426. At current prices ($100 vs $140), the Core i3-9100HL is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100HL delivers 34.5 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the A10 PRO-7850B — making the Core i3-9100HL the 33.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100HL | A10 PRO-7850B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225-47% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-29% | $140 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.5+40% | 24.6 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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