Core i5-3610ME vs Pro A12-8800B

Core i5-3610ME

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Pro A12-8800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3610ME

2 / 4

2,652

0.0%

Pentium G860

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2,667

+0.6%

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 i5-3610ME is positioned at rank 1089 and the Pro A12-8800B is on rank 1174, so the Core i5-3610ME 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 i5-3610ME

#1077

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3053%

#1078

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3008%

#1079

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2762%

#1080

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2749%

#1081

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2724%

#1083

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2631%

#1084

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2522%

#1085

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2518%

#1086

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2451%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

100%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

97%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

96%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B

#1162

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4399%

#1163

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4334%

#1164

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3979%

#1165

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3961%

#1166

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3925%

#1168

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3790%

#1169

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3634%

#1170

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3628%

#1171

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3531%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

100%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

97%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

97%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

94%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

91%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

90%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-3610ME leads in gaming performance. However, the Pro A12-8800B is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-3610ME	Pro A12-8800B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-3610ME stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 45% cheaper ($22 vs $40) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-3610ME	Pro A12-8800B
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+81%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 i5-3610ME Benchmark Check

Pro A12-8800B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3610ME and Pro A12-8800B

Core i5-3610ME

The Core i5-3610ME is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 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 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,652 points. Launch price was $69.

Pro A12-8800B

The Pro A12-8800B 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3610ME packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pro A12-8800B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A12-8800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3610ME versus 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B — a 3% clock advantage for the Pro A12-8800B (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i5-3610ME uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pro A12-8800B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3610ME scores 2,652 against the Pro A12-8800B's 2,667 — a 0.6% lead for the Pro A12-8800B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 585 vs 528, a 10.2% lead for the Core i5-3610ME that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Core i5-3610ME	Pro A12-8800B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+29%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,652	2,667
Geekbench 6 Single	585+11%	528
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,144

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3610ME uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A12-8800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pro A12-8800B supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,QM77,QM67 (Core i5-3610ME) and Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B).

Feature	Core i5-3610ME	Pro A12-8800B
Socket	G2	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3610ME) vs AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3610ME) and Radeon R7 Graphics (Pro A12-8800B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3610ME targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-3610ME rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Core i5-3610ME	Pro A12-8800B
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	Radeon R7 Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-3610ME launched at $276 MSRP, while the Pro A12-8800B debuted at $400. At current prices ($22 vs $40), the Core i5-3610ME is $18 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-3610ME delivers 120.5 pts/$ vs 66.7 pts/$ for the Pro A12-8800B — making the Core i5-3610ME the 57.5% better value option.