Pro A12-8800B vs Core i5-3320M

Pro A12-8800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Core i5-3320M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pro A12-8800B

4 / 4

2,667

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-3320M

2 / 4

2,660

0.0%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 A12-8800B is positioned at rank 1174 and the Core i5-3320M is on rank 65, so the Core i5-3320M 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 A12-8800B

#1162

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4399%

#1163

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4334%

#1164

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3979%

#1165

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3961%

#1166

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3925%

#1168

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3790%

#1169

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3634%

#1170

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3628%

#1171

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3531%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

100%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

97%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

97%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

94%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

91%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

90%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3320M

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

90%

#53

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

221%

#54

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

217%

#55

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

200%

#56

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

199%

#57

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

197%

#59

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

190%

#60

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

182%

#61

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

182%

#62

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

177%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

99%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

97%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pro A12-8800B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3320M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-3320M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pro A12-8800B stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 82% cheaper ($40 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-3320M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+464%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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.

Pro A12-8800B Benchmark Check

Core i5-3320M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pro A12-8800B and Core i5-3320M

Pro A12-8800B

The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-3320M

The Core i5-3320M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,660 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Pro A12-8800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3320M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A12-8800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3320M — a 3% clock advantage for the Pro A12-8800B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pro A12-8800B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-3320M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A12-8800B scores 2,667 against the Core i5-3320M's 2,660 — a 0.3% lead for the Pro A12-8800B.

Feature	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-3320M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,667	2,660
Geekbench 6 Single	528	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,144	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pro A12-8800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3320M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Pro A12-8800B versus 1600 on the Core i5-3320M — the Core i5-3320M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pro A12-8800B supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B) and HM75,HM76,HM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3320M).

Feature	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-3320M
Socket	FP4	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+209715100%	32
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B) vs true (Core i5-3320M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 Graphics (Pro A12-8800B) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3320M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3320M rivals AMD A10-4600M.