Core i5-3437U vs Pro A10-8700B

Core i5-3437U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Pro A10-8700B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3437U

2 / 4

2,166

0.0%

2,170

+0.2%

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 i5-3437U is positioned at rank 164 and the Pro A10-8700B is on rank 519, so the Core i5-3437U 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 i5-3437U

#152

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

339%

#153

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

334%

#154

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

306%

#155

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

305%

#156

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

302%

#158

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

292%

#159

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

280%

#160

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

279%

#161

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

272%

#164

Core i5-3437U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A10-8700B

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#507

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

676%

#508

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

666%

#509

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

612%

#510

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

609%

#511

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

603%

#513

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

582%

#514

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

559%

#515

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

558%

#516

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

543%

#519

Pro A10-8700B

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 A10-8700B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3437U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3437U	Pro A10-8700B
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 (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-3437U	Pro A10-8700B
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 i5-3437U Benchmark Check

Pro A10-8700B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3437U and Pro A10-8700B

Core i5-3437U

The Core i5-3437U 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,166 points. Launch price was $69.

Pro A10-8700B

The Pro A10-8700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,170 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3437U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pro A10-8700B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A10-8700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-3437U versus 3.2 GHz on the Pro A10-8700B — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Pro A10-8700B (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-3437U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pro A10-8700B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3437U scores 2,166 against the Pro A10-8700B's 2,170 — a 0.2% lead for the Pro A10-8700B.

Feature	Core i5-3437U	Pro A10-8700B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+6%	1.8 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)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,166	2,170
Geekbench 6 Single	440	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,080	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3437U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A10-8700B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3437U	Pro A10-8700B
Socket	BGA1023	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3437U) / not specified (Pro A10-8700B). The Core i5-3437U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pro A10-8700B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3437U targets Business Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i5-3437U rivals AMD A8-4555M.