PRO A10-8770 vs Core i3-1000NG4
PRO A10-8770
Core i3-1000NG4
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 PRO A10-8770 is positioned at rank 300 and the Core i3-1000NG4 is on rank 623, so the PRO A10-8770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8770
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1000NG4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-8770 | Core i3-1000NG4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-8770 | Core i3-1000NG4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 PRO A10-8770 and Core i3-1000NG4
PRO A10-8770
The PRO A10-8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,547 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-1000NG4
The Core i3-1000NG4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 3,530 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The PRO A10-8770 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-1000NG4 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8770 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A10-8770 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-1000NG4 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8770 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The PRO A10-8770 uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-1000NG4 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-8770 scores 3,547 against the Core i3-1000NG4's 3,530 — a 0.5% lead for the PRO A10-8770.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770 | Core i3-1000NG4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+218% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 10 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Ice Lake-Y (2020) |
| PassMark | 3,547 | 3,530 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A10-8770 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1000NG4 uses BGA1044 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A10-8770 | Core i3-1000NG4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1044 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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