AMD A10-5800B vs AMD Ryzen 3 2200U Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data presents a clear split between these two AMD processors, and the outcome is not balanced. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200U wins both recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, leaving the AMD A10-5800B without a single victory in the database. This is a decisive result, but the nature of each win matters for real-world interpretation.

The Ryzen 3 2200U dominates in Geekbench single-core performance, where it scores 911 points against the A10-5800B's 459 points. That is a 98.5% advantage, meaning the newer Zen-based chip delivers nearly double the single-threaded throughput. For everyday responsiveness, lightly threaded applications, and tasks that depend on a single strong core, the 2200U is the clear choice. The database shows this is not a marginal difference; it is a generational leap in per-core efficiency.

In Geekbench multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 1880 points versus 1128 points for the A10-5800B, a 66.7% lead. This is notable because the A10-5800B has four physical cores while the 2200U has only two cores with four threads. Despite the core-count disadvantage, the Ryzen part still wins decisively in multi-threaded work. The A10's Piledriver architecture is simply less efficient per clock, and its higher clock speeds cannot compensate for the architectural deficit.

The Ryzen 3 2200U also holds the overall average benchmark score edge at 805 points, compared to 794 points for the A10-5800B. Both sit in the low percentile range of all CPUs, at 22 and 21 respectively, indicating that neither part is a high-end performer by modern standards. However, the 2200U's 11-point average advantage, combined with its wins in both direct comparisons, establishes it as the stronger processor in every measured category.

The A10-5800B does not win in any recorded benchmark. Its closest rival comparisons in the database, such as the AMD A6-9400 with a 0.1% lower average score and the AMD A10-7850K with a 0.3% lower score, show that it sits in a crowded field of similarly performing older parts. But against the Ryzen 3 2200U specifically, there is no use case where the A10 comes out ahead based on the data.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial and explains most of the performance disparity. The Ryzen 3 2200U is built on the Zen architecture, specifically the Raven Ridge codename, and is fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The A10-5800B uses the older Piledriver architecture, codenamed Trinity, on a 32 nm process, also from GlobalFoundries. The process node difference alone, 14 nm versus 32 nm, represents a major generational shift in transistor density and power efficiency.

The transistor counts reinforce this. The Ryzen 3 2200U contains 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The A10-5800B has only 1,303 million transistors on a larger 246 mm² die. This means the Zen chip packs nearly four times as many transistors into a smaller area, enabling more complex execution logic, better branch prediction, and higher instructions per clock. The Piledriver design, by contrast, relies on higher clock speeds to extract performance from a simpler architecture.

Cache configurations differ significantly as well. The Ryzen 3 2200U has a three-level cache hierarchy: 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The A10-5800B has a simpler two-level design: 192 KB of L1 and 4 MB of shared L2 cache, with no L3 at all. The presence of L3 cache on the Ryzen part is a critical advantage for workloads that reuse data, as it reduces latency and memory traffic.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 3 2200U supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The A10-5800B supports DDR3 memory, also dual-channel, but with a lower bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. The newer DDR4 standard provides both higher bandwidth and lower latency, which benefits the Ryzen part in memory-sensitive applications.

PCI Express capabilities differ too. The Ryzen 3 2200U offers PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the A10-5800B is limited to PCIe Gen 2. This affects expansion options and data transfer speeds to discrete GPUs or NVMe storage, though the integrated graphics on both chips rely on the internal memory bus rather than PCIe lanes.

The integrated graphics units are different generations as well. The Ryzen 3 2200U includes Radeon Vega 3 graphics, while the A10-5800B includes Radeon HD 7660D. While the database does not record direct graphics benchmarks for these parts, the architectural difference is worth noting: Vega is a modern GPU design, whereas HD 7660D is based on the older TeraScale or GCN-era technology.

The market segments also differ. The Ryzen 3 2200U is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, designed for laptops and compact systems. The A10-5800B is a desktop processor with a 100 W TDP, intended for full-size desktop motherboards. This 85 W difference in thermal design power is enormous and reflects the efficiency gains of the 14 nm process.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these processors, both from Geekbench. The results are unambiguous: the Ryzen 3 2200U wins both, and by wide margins.

In Geekbench single-core, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 911 points. The A10-5800B scores 459 points. The delta is 98.5%, meaning the Ryzen part nearly doubles the A10's single-threaded performance. This is the largest relative difference in the entire comparison. Single-core performance drives most everyday tasks, including web browsing, document editing, and legacy application compatibility. A 98.5% advantage here means the 2200U will feel dramatically faster in these scenarios, despite having fewer physical cores.

In Geekbench multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 1880 points. The A10-5800B scores 1128 points. The delta is 66.7%. This is a smaller relative advantage than single-core, but still a commanding lead. The A10-5800B has four physical cores running at a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost of 4.20 GHz, compared to the 2200U's 2.50 GHz base and 3.40 GHz boost. Yet the Ryzen part's superior IPC and SMT (simultaneous multithreading) allow its two cores and four threads to outperform the A10's four discrete cores.

The Cinebench R15 results are only recorded for the Ryzen 3 2200U, not for the A10-5800B. The 2200U scores 312 in multi-core and 117 in single-core. Without a corresponding A10 score, these numbers cannot be directly compared, but they provide context for the Ryzen part's overall capability. The average benchmark score of 805 for the 2200U versus 794 for the A10-5800B further confirms the Ryzen part's edge across the broader benchmark suite.

The percentile rankings tell a similar story. The Ryzen 3 2200U sits at the 22nd percentile of all CPUs, while the A10-5800B sits at the 21st percentile. Both are low-end performers by modern standards, but the 2200U is positioned one percentile higher. In the nearest rival lists, the 2200U is bracketed by the Intel Xeon X5482 at 805 (0% delta), the AMD Athlon X4 850 at 806 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i5-3320M at 803 (0.3% lower). The A10-5800B's nearest rivals include the AMD A6-9400 at 794 (0.1% lower), the AMD A10-7850K at 796 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 at 790 (0.5% higher). These groupings show both chips competing with parts from similar eras, but the Ryzen part's absolute scores are consistently higher.

Specification Differences

The specification tables for these two processors reveal several key differences, summarized below for the fields where they diverge.

The core and thread counts differ: the Ryzen 3 2200U has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the A10-5800B has 4 cores and 4 threads. Despite having half the physical cores, the Ryzen part uses SMT to reach 4 threads, matching the A10's thread count.

Clock speeds are higher on the A10-5800B. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Ryzen 3 2200U operates at 2.50 GHz base and 3.40 GHz boost. The A10 has a 1.30 GHz base clock advantage and a 0.80 GHz boost advantage, but this does not translate into performance wins, as the benchmarks show.

The TDP difference is extreme: the Ryzen 3 2200U is rated at 15 W, while the A10-5800B is rated at 100 W. This makes the 2200U dramatically more power-efficient, an 85 W difference that affects cooling requirements, system size, and energy consumption.

Sockets are incompatible: the Ryzen 3 2200U uses AMD Socket FP5, while the A10-5800B uses AMD Socket FM2. These are different physical sockets, so there is no upgrade path between them without changing motherboards.

The process nodes differ as noted: 14 nm for the Ryzen part versus 32 nm for the A10. Transistor counts are 4,950 million versus 1,303 million, and die sizes are 210 mm² versus 246 mm².

Cache hierarchies are fundamentally different. The Ryzen 3 2200U has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The A10-5800B has 192 KB L1 total and 4 MB shared L2, with no L3. The Ryzen part's per-core L2 is half the size, but its L3 cache provides a shared pool that the A10 lacks entirely.

Memory support differs: DDR4 for the Ryzen part with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, versus DDR3 for the A10 with 29.9 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe generation also differs: Gen 3 with 8 CPU lanes for the Ryzen part, versus Gen 2 for the A10.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 3 for the Ryzen 3 2200U, versus Radeon HD 7660D for the A10-5800B. The market segments differ: Mobile for the Ryzen part, Desktop for the A10. The production status also differs: the Ryzen 3 2200U is Active, while the A10-5800B is End-of-life.

The release dates are far apart: January 7, 2018 for the Ryzen 3 2200U, versus October 1, 2012 for the A10-5800B. The part numbers are YM2200C4T2OFB and AD580BWOA44HJ, respectively. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200U wins decisively in Geekbench single-core with 911 points versus 459 points for the AMD A10-5800B, a 98.5% advantage.

Q: Does the A10-5800B's four physical cores beat the Ryzen 3 2200U's two cores in multi-threaded work?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 2200U scores 1880 in Geekbench multi-core, while the A10-5800B scores 1128. The Ryzen part leads by 66.7% despite having half the physical core count, because its Zen architecture and SMT deliver higher instructions per clock.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two processors?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U has a 15 W TDP, while the A10-5800B has a 100 W TDP. The 2200U is far more power-efficient, which makes it suitable for mobile devices.

Q: Are these processors compatible with the same motherboards?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 2200U uses AMD Socket FP5, while the A10-5800B uses AMD Socket FM2. They require different motherboards and cannot be interchanged.

Q: Which processor has newer memory support?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U supports DDR4 memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The A10-5800B supports DDR3 memory with 29.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen part offers both a newer standard and higher bandwidth.

Q: What are the production statuses of these chips?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200U is listed as Active in production, while the A10-5800B is End-of-life. The A10-5800B was released in October 2012, whereas the Ryzen 3 2200U was released in January 2018.