Ryzen 3 3200U vs PRO A10-8850B

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-8850B

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4154%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

3925%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

2850%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

859%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

680%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

595%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

341%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

336%

#9

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

290%

#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%

#281

PRO A10-8850B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#282

PRO A12-9800

MSRP: $110|Avg: $55

100%

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 Ryzen 3 3200U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3200U	PRO A10-8850B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The PRO A10-8850B (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3200U	PRO A10-8850B
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.

Ryzen 3 3200U Benchmark Check

PRO A10-8850B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3200U and PRO A10-8850B

Ryzen 3 3200U

The Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,730 points. Launch price was $69.

PRO A10-8850B

The PRO A10-8850B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,752 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 3200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A10-8850B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-8850B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200U versus 4.1 GHz on the PRO A10-8850B — a 15.8% clock advantage for the PRO A10-8850B (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3200U uses the Picasso-U (Zen) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the PRO A10-8850B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200U scores 3,730 against the PRO A10-8850B's 3,752 — a 0.6% lead for the PRO A10-8850B.

Feature	Ryzen 3 3200U	PRO A10-8850B
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.1 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.9 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4096 kB+700%
Process	12 nm-57%	28 nm
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen) (2019)	Godaveri (2014−2016)
PassMark	3,730	3,752

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 3200U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A10-8850B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.