CPU
GPU
PRO A12-9800E
Core i3-10110Y
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 A12-9800E is positioned at rank 343 and the Core i3-10110Y is on rank 672, so the PRO A12-9800E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800E
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-9800E | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A12-9800E | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A12-9800E and Core i3-10110Y
PRO A12-9800E
The PRO A12-9800E 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,128 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-10110Y
The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The PRO A12-9800E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-10110Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-9800E versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1 GHz). The PRO A12-9800E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-10110Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800E scores 3,128 against the Core i3-10110Y's 3,171 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i3-10110Y.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800E | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+210% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Comet Lake-Y (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,128 | 3,171+1% |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-9800E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10110Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800E | Core i3-10110Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | UTFCBGA1377 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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