Core i5-3340M vs PRO A12-9800B

Core i5-3340M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

PRO A12-9800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3340M

2 / 4

2,692

0.0%

2,705

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i5-3340M is positioned at rank 59 and the PRO A12-9800B is on rank 399, so the Core i5-3340M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3340M

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#47

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

218%

#48

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

215%

#49

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

197%

#50

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

196%

#51

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

194%

#53

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

188%

#54

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

180%

#55

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

180%

#56

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

175%

#59

Core i5-3340M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800B

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#387

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

542%

#388

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

534%

#389

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#390

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

488%

#391

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

484%

#393

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

467%

#394

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

448%

#395

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

447%

#396

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

435%

#399

PRO A12-9800B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The PRO A12-9800B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3340M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3340M	PRO A12-9800B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-3340M	PRO A12-9800B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-3340M Benchmark Check

PRO A12-9800B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3340M and PRO A12-9800B

Core i5-3340M

The Core i5-3340M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $225.

PRO A12-9800B

The PRO A12-9800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,705 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3340M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A12-9800B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-3340M versus 3.6 GHz on the PRO A12-9800B — a 5.7% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800B (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-3340M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the PRO A12-9800B uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3340M scores 2,692 against the PRO A12-9800B's 2,705 — a 0.5% lead for the PRO A12-9800B.

Feature	Core i5-3340M	PRO A12-9800B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,692	2,705

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3340M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A12-9800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3340M	PRO A12-9800B
Socket	PGA988	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-3340M) / not specified (PRO A12-9800B). The Core i5-3340M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the PRO A12-9800B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3340M targets Professional Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3340M rivals AMD A10-4600M.