Core m3-8100Y vs A8-7410

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-8100Y

2 / 4

2,767

+0.9%

2,741

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 m3-8100Y is positioned at rank 383 and the A8-7410 is on rank 494, so the Core m3-8100Y 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 m3-8100Y

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#371

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

530%

#372

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

522%

#373

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

480%

#374

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

477%

#375

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

473%

#377

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

457%

#378

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

438%

#379

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

437%

#380

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

426%

#383

Core m3-8100Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-7410

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#482

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

642%

#483

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

633%

#484

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

581%

#485

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

578%

#486

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

573%

#488

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

553%

#489

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

531%

#490

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

530%

#491

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

516%

#494

A8-7410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 m3-8100Y (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core m3-8100Y	A8-7410
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-7410 (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core m3-8100Y	A8-7410
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-8100Y and A8-7410

Core m3-8100Y

The Core m3-8100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 2,767 points. Launch price was $281.

A8-7410

The A8-7410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,741 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-8100Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7410 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core m3-8100Y versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Core m3-8100Y (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core m3-8100Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-7410 uses Carrizo-L (2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-8100Y scores 2,767 against the A8-7410's 2,741 — a 0.9% lead for the Core m3-8100Y.

Feature	Core m3-8100Y	A8-7410
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+36%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	2048 kB+300%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Carrizo-L (2015)
PassMark	2,767	2,741
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,356
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,460

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-8100Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7410 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m3-8100Y	A8-7410
Socket	FCBGA1515	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m3-8100Y) / AMD-V (A8-7410). The A8-7410 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Core m3-8100Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700.