CPU
GPU
Core i5-8200Y
A10-8700P
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 i5-8200Y is positioned at rank 957 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the Core i5-8200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8200Y
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8200Y | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8200Y | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 i5-8200Y and A10-8700P
Core i5-8200Y
The Core i5-8200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $291.
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. 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: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8200Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-8700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8200Y versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-8200Y (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-8200Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8200Y scores 2,245 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-8700P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 858 vs 480, a 56.5% lead for the Core i5-8200Y that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i5-8200Y | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.8 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,245 | 2,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 858+79% | 480 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8200Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Core i5-8200Y) vs 12 (A10-8700P) — the A10-8700P offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8200Y) and SoC (A10-8700P).
| Feature | Core i5-8200Y | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | 12+20% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8200Y) vs AMD-V (A10-8700P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 615 (Core i5-8200Y) and Radeon R6 (A10-8700P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1, A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8200Y rivals Athlon 300U; A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | Core i5-8200Y | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 615 | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | Budget Laptop |
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