PRO A10-9700 vs Core i5-2380P
PRO A10-9700
Core i5-2380P
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 A10-9700 is positioned at rank 295 and the Core i5-2380P is on rank 785, so the PRO A10-9700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-9700
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2380P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A10-9700 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A10-9700 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 A10-9700 and Core i5-2380P
PRO A10-9700
The PRO A10-9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) 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: 3,600 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-2380P
The Core i5-2380P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,636 points. Launch price was $180.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A10-9700 and Core i5-2380P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A10-9700 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-2380P — a 11.1% clock advantage for the PRO A10-9700 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The PRO A10-9700 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-2380P uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A10-9700 scores 3,600 against the Core i5-2380P's 3,636 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-2380P.
| Feature | PRO A10-9700 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6144 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,600 | 3,636+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A10-9700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2380P uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A10-9700 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A10-9700) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-2380P). Primary use case: Core i5-2380P targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2380P rivals FX-4100.
| Feature | PRO A10-9700 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
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