PRO A12-9800 vs Core i7-2710QE

CPU

GPU

PRO A12-9800

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2016

Core i7-2710QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A12-9800

4 / 4

3,751

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-2710QE

4 / 8

3,749

0.0%

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 i7-2710QE is on rank 1084, so the PRO A12-9800 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 A12-9800

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4155%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

3926%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

2851%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

859%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

680%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

595%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

341%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

336%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

306%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

306%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

303%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

295%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

291%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

289%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

287%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

100%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

99%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

99%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

99%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

98%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

98%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

98%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

98%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

97%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

97%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

96%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

96%

#282

PRO A12-9800

MSRP: $110|Avg: $55

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2710QE

#1072

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2958%

#1073

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2914%

#1074

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2675%

#1075

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2663%

#1076

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2639%

#1078

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2548%

#1079

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2444%

#1080

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2440%

#1081

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2374%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

97%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

96%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

96%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

94%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The PRO A12-9800 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-2710QE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	PRO A12-9800	Core i7-2710QE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($55)	✅ More affordable ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i7-2710QE holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $40 (vs $55), it costs 27% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 37% higher cost efficiency score compared to the PRO A12-9800.

Insight	PRO A12-9800	Core i7-2710QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+37%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($55)	✅ More affordable ($40)

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 A12-9800 Benchmark Check

Core i7-2710QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A12-9800 and Core i7-2710QE

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 i7-2710QE

The Core i7-2710QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,749 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The PRO A12-9800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-2710QE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the PRO A12-9800 versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-2710QE — a 33.3% 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 i7-2710QE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800 scores 3,751 against the Core i7-2710QE's 3,749 — a 0.1% lead for the PRO A12-9800.

Feature	PRO A12-9800	Core i7-2710QE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+40%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+81%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,751	3,749
Geekbench 6 Single	—	604

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2710QE uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	PRO A12-9800	Core i7-2710QE
Socket	AM4	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-9800) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2710QE). The Core i7-2710QE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the PRO A12-9800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2710QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2710QE rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	PRO A12-9800	Core i7-2710QE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Embedded/Industrial

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Value Analysis

The PRO A12-9800 launched at $110 MSRP, while the Core i7-2710QE debuted at $378. At current prices ($55 vs $40), the Core i7-2710QE is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the PRO A12-9800 delivers 68.2 pts/$ vs 93.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-2710QE — making the Core i7-2710QE the 31.5% better value option.