PRO A12-9800B vs Core i5-8210Y

PRO A12-9800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Core i5-8210Y

2 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A12-9800B

4 / 4

2,705

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-8210Y

2 / 4

2,723

+0.7%

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 A12-9800B is positioned at rank 399 and the Core i5-8210Y is on rank 1086, so the PRO A12-9800B 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 A12-9800B

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#387

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

542%

#388

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

534%

#389

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#390

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

488%

#391

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

484%

#393

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

467%

#394

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

448%

#395

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

447%

#396

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

435%

#399

PRO A12-9800B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8210Y

#1074

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3028%

#1075

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2983%

#1076

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2739%

#1077

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2727%

#1078

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2702%

#1080

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2609%

#1081

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2502%

#1082

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2497%

#1083

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2430%

#1086

Core i5-8210Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

99%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

96%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8210Y (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	PRO A12-9800B	Core i5-8210Y
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The PRO A12-9800B (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	PRO A12-9800B	Core i5-8210Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 A12-9800B Benchmark Check

Core i5-8210Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A12-9800B and Core i5-8210Y

PRO A12-9800B

The PRO A12-9800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,705 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-8210Y

The Core i5-8210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,723 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The PRO A12-9800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-8210Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the PRO A12-9800B versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The PRO A12-9800B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-8210Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800B scores 2,705 against the Core i5-8210Y's 2,723 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-8210Y.

Feature	PRO A12-9800B	Core i5-8210Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+69%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB
L2 Cache	2048 kB+300%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
PassMark	2,705	2,723
Geekbench 6 Single	—	796

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A12-9800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8210Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	PRO A12-9800B	Core i5-8210Y
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-9800B) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y). The Core i5-8210Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 617), while the PRO A12-9800B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.