PRO A10-8770E
VS
Core i3-6100H

PRO A10-8770E vs Core i3-6100H

AMD

PRO A10-8770E

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Core i3-6100H

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

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 A10-8770E is positioned at rank 1035 and the Core i3-6100H is on rank 955, so the Core i3-6100H 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 PRO A10-8770E

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
41015%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
38755%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
28139%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
8477%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
6715%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
5874%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
3364%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
3321%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
3023%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
3023%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2989%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2909%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2868%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2856%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2831%
#1035
PRO A10-8770E
MSRP: $395|Avg: $210
100%
#1036
Core 2 Duo E4700
MSRP: $133|Avg: $10
100%
#1037
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
MSRP: $230|Avg: $20
100%
#1038
Phenom II X2 B53
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
100%
#1039
Core 2 Quad Q9300
MSRP: $266|Avg: $27
99%
#1040
Core 2 Duo E7200
MSRP: $133|Avg: $133
99%
#1041
Athlon II X4 638
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
99%
#1043
Phenom X3 8750
MSRP: $195|Avg: $20
98%
#1044
Pentium G4400TE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
96%
#1045
Celeron 2.60
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
96%
#1046
Core i7-990X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $225
94%
#1047
Phenom X4 9750B
MSRP: $215|Avg: $34
93%
#1048
Core 2 Duo E8200
MSRP: $163|Avg: $20
92%
#1049
Core 2 Quad Q9450
MSRP: $316|Avg: $15
92%
#1050
Core 2 Duo E8600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $95
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100H

#943
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1817%
#944
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1790%
#945
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1643%
#946
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1636%
#947
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1621%
#949
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1565%
#950
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1501%
#951
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1498%
#952
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1458%
#955
Core i3-6100H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#956
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
100%
#959
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
99%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
98%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
97%
#968
Core i7-4710MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
95%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The PRO A10-8770E leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-6100H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPRO A10-8770ECore i3-6100H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($210)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPRO A10-8770ECore i3-6100H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($210)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A10-8770E and Core i3-6100H

AMD

PRO A10-8770E

The PRO A10-8770E 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,001 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Core i3-6100H

The Core i3-6100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,003 points. Launch price was $225.

Processing Power

The PRO A10-8770E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-6100H offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8770E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the PRO A10-8770E versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100H — a 25.8% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8770E (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The PRO A10-8770E uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-6100H uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-8770E scores 3,001 against the Core i3-6100H's 3,003 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-6100H.

FeaturePRO A10-8770ECore i3-6100H
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz+30%
2.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+4%
2.7 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512 kB
Process
28 nm
14 nm-50%
Architecture
Carrizo (2015−2018)
Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark
3,001
3,003
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Memory & Platform

The PRO A10-8770E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-6100H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePRO A10-8770ECore i3-6100H
Socket
AM4
BGA1440
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0