Core i5-L16G7 vs FX-9830P

CPU

GPU

Core i5-L16G7

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 3 GHz2020

FX-9830P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-L16G7

5 / 5

3,280

0.0%

3,298

+0.5%

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-L16G7 is positioned at rank 1040 and the FX-9830P is on rank 835, so the FX-9830P 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-L16G7

#1028

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2514%

#1029

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2477%

#1030

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2274%

#1031

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2264%

#1032

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2243%

#1034

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2166%

#1035

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2077%

#1036

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2074%

#1037

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2018%

#1040

Core i5-L16G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-9830P

#823

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1334%

#824

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1315%

#825

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1207%

#826

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1201%

#827

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1190%

#829

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1150%

#830

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1102%

#831

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1101%

#832

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1071%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-L16G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4X-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-L16G7	FX-9830P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-9830P (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-L16G7	FX-9830P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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-L16G7 Benchmark Check

FX-9830P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-L16G7 and FX-9830P

Core i5-L16G7

The Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 3,280 points. Launch price was $281.

FX-9830P

The FX-9830P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-L16G7 packs 5 cores / 5 threads, while the FX-9830P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-L16G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-L16G7 versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P — a 20.9% clock advantage for the FX-9830P (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-L16G7 uses the Lakefield (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-9830P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-L16G7 scores 3,280 against the FX-9830P's 3,298 — a 0.5% lead for the FX-9830P.

Feature	Core i5-L16G7	FX-9830P
Cores / Threads	5 / 5+25%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	3 GHz+114%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (per module)+100%
Process	10 nm-64%	28 nm
Architecture	Lakefield (2020)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,280	3,298

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-L16G7 uses the FC-CSP1016 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-9830P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-L16G7	FX-9830P
Socket	FC-CSP1016	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	9	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-L16G7) / not specified (FX-9830P). The Core i5-L16G7 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the FX-9830P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-L16G7 targets Mobile.