Pro A10-8700B
AMD
PassMark
2,170
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Pro A10-8700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,170 points. Launch price was $69.
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Performance Per Dollar
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Pro A10-8700B across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Final Fantasy XIV
Hearts of Iron IV
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Pro A10-8700B specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Pro A10-8700B is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.2 GHz from a base frequency of 1.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,170, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 4C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.2 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 2048 kB |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 3100 Million |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 2,170 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A10-8700B fits into the FP4 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3/DDR3L-2133 memory.
| Specification | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | AMD Carrizo |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FP4 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR3/DDR3L-2133 |
Power & Cooling
The Pro A10-8700B has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 2 MB |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #2520 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Pro A10-8700B |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $69 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #2520 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 3 June 2015 (10 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2015 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
4 categories
General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Carrizo |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $69 |
| Release Date | 3 June 2015 (10 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 2520 |
Technical Specifications
9 specs
Technical Specifications
9 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB |
| Max Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 3100 Million |
| Process Technology | 28 nm |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 2 MB |
Memory
2 specs
Memory
2 specs
| RAM Types | DDR3/DDR3L-2133 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
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