Pentium P6100 vs A10-8700P
Pentium P6100
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 Pentium P6100 is positioned at rank 825 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the Pentium P6100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6100
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6100 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6100 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+143%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($16.39) | ⚠️ 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 Pentium P6100 and A10-8700P
Pentium P6100
The Pentium P6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $12.
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 Pentium P6100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-8700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium P6100 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium P6100 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6100 scores 2,245 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-8700P.
| Feature | Pentium P6100 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,245 | 2,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 480 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6100 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6100 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium P6100) / AMD-V (A10-8700P). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Pentium P6100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | Pentium P6100 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6100 launched at $100 MSRP, while the A10-8700P debuted at $150. At current prices ($16.39 vs $40), the Pentium P6100 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6100 delivers 137.0 pts/$ vs 56.4 pts/$ for the A10-8700P — making the Pentium P6100 the 83.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6100 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $16.39-59% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 137.0+143% | 56.4 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2015 |
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