CPU
GPU
PRO A12-9800
Core i3-8145U
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 A12-9800 is positioned at rank 282 and the Core i3-8145U is on rank 587, so the PRO A12-9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8145U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-9800 | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A12-9800 | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A12-9800 and Core i3-8145U
PRO A12-9800
The PRO A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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: 3,751 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-8145U
The Core i3-8145U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,781 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The PRO A12-9800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8145U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the PRO A12-9800 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8145U — a 7.4% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The PRO A12-9800 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-8145U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800 scores 3,751 against the Core i3-8145U's 3,781 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-8145U.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,751 | 3,781 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8145U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-9800) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145U). The Core i3-8145U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the PRO A12-9800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8145U targets Mobile.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800 | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 620 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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