AMD A10 PRO-7800B vs Intel Core i5-3210M Comparison

Intel Core i5-3210M vs AMD A10 PRO-7800B

The database places these two processors at the same overall percentile (20th among all CPUs), yet their benchmark profiles diverge sharply. The Intel Core i5-3210M, a mobile dual-core from 2012, and the AMD A10 PRO-7800B, a desktop quad-core from 2014, both land near the 750-point average mark, but the Intel part wins every head-to-head test recorded. The AMD chip counters with a larger core count and a higher clock speed on paper, but the measured data tells a more nuanced story about generation, memory bandwidth, and integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison available in the database is the Geekbench suite, and the Intel Core i5-3210M wins both runs. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel scores 1116 against the AMD A10 PRO-7800B's 1055. That is a 5.8% advantage for the Intel part. The margin is modest in multi-threaded work, reflecting the AMD chip's four physical cores against the Intel's two cores with four threads. The Intel's Hyper-Threading closes the core-count gap enough to stay ahead, but not by a wide margin.

The single-core result is far more decisive. The Intel Core i5-3210M posts 587 in Geekbench single-core, while the AMD A10 PRO-7800B manages only 436. That is a 34.6% lead for Intel. This is a substantial gap, and it points to a fundamental difference in per-thread efficiency. The Intel chip's Ivy Bridge architecture, built on a 22 nm process, delivers far higher instructions per clock than AMD's Steamroller design on 28 nm. The AMD part's higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 2.50 GHz) and boost clock (3.90 GHz versus 3.10 GHz) do not compensate for the architectural deficit.

Looking at the broader benchmark averages, the Intel Core i5-3210M holds an average score of 758 across all recorded tests, while the AMD A10 PRO-7800B sits at 746. The Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-5020U (757, 0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon E5450 (756, 0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i5-4250U (756, 0.3% behind). The AMD A10 PRO-7800B's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-4200U (746, 0% delta), the AMD FX-9800P (745, 0.1% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-750 (747, 0.2% behind). Both chips sit in a crowded performance tier where small margins separate many processors, but the head-to-head data leaves no ambiguity about which one is faster in the tests actually shared.

The Cinebench results exist only for the Intel part in the database. The Intel Core i5-3210M scores 210 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 879 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 123 in Cinebench R20 single-core, 2095 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 295 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These numbers have no direct AMD counterpart in the recorded data, so they cannot be used for comparison. The Geekbench results remain the only shared metric, and they favor Intel in both possible outcomes.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i5-3210M as the faster processor in every measured comparison. It wins multi-core by 5.8% and single-core by 34.6% against the AMD A10 PRO-7800B. For anyone choosing between these two strictly on CPU benchmark performance, the Intel part is the clear pick. The single-core advantage is especially important for legacy software, lightly threaded applications, and responsiveness in everyday tasks.

The AMD A10 PRO-7800B does not win any of the two recorded head-to-head tests. Its four physical cores do not translate into a multi-core victory because the Intel's two cores with four threads achieve comparable throughput, and the per-core efficiency gap is too large. The AMD chip's higher clock speeds (3.50 GHz base, 3.90 GHz boost) cannot overcome the Intel's superior architecture.

However, the verdict is not purely about CPU benchmarks. The AMD A10 PRO-7800B includes a Radeon R7 integrated graphics solution, while the Intel Core i5-3210M has Intel HD 4000. The database does not provide graphics benchmarks for either chip, so no quantitative comparison is possible. A user who needs stronger integrated graphics might prefer the AMD part, but that conclusion comes from component identity, not measured data. On CPU scores alone, the Intel Core i5-3210M is the winner in both tests, with a combined 2 wins to 0 in the head-to-head table.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i5-3210M uses the Ivy Bridge architecture, which the database lists as the codename for its generation. It is built on a 22 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The die size is 118 mm². The AMD A10 PRO-7800B uses the Steamroller architecture under the Kaveri codename, manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 28 nm process. Its die size is 245 mm², more than double the Intel's, and it contains 2,411 million transistors.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel Core i5-3210M has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD A10 PRO-7800B has 256 KB of L1 cache total and 4 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed. The AMD design relies on a larger L2 pool to compensate for the absence of L3, while the Intel part uses a three-level hierarchy. The Intel's per-core cache allocation is higher for L1 and L2, which contributes to its single-core advantage.

The memory support also reflects different design priorities. The AMD A10 PRO-7800B lists DDR3 memory support with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-3210M lists only a dual-channel memory bus with no specific memory type or bandwidth figure in the database. The AMD part also lists PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has no PCIe information recorded.

Both processors have integrated graphics: the Intel HD 4000 on the Intel side and the Radeon R7 on the AMD side. Neither has ECC memory support, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part's part number is SR0MZ, while the AMD part's is AD780BYBI44JA.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ in nearly every headline specification. The Intel Core i5-3210M has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD A10 PRO-7800B has 4 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part has double the physical cores but no additional threads beyond that count, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part uses Hyper-Threading to reach 4 threads from 2 cores.

Clock speeds favor AMD. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 3.10 GHz. The AMD base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD part runs 1.0 GHz higher at base and 0.8 GHz higher at boost. Despite this, the Intel part wins both benchmark tests.

Thermal design power favors Intel. The Intel Core i5-3210M has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD A10 PRO-7800B has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel part uses nearly half the power envelope, which makes sense given its mobile market segment versus the AMD's desktop segment. The AMD's higher power budget does not yield a performance win.

The sockets are incompatible. The Intel uses Intel Socket G2 (988B), a mobile socket, while the AMD uses AMD Socket FM2+, a desktop socket. The market segments match these sockets: the Intel is a mobile processor, and the AMD is a desktop processor. The AMD's production status is listed as end-of-life, while the Intel's is not specified.

The release dates are nearly two years apart. The Intel Core i5-3210M was released on 2012-05-31, and the AMD A10 PRO-7800B on 2014-07-30. The AMD is the newer part by over two years, yet it loses to the older Intel chip in every shared benchmark. The process node difference (22 nm Intel versus 28 nm AMD) helps explain this, as does the architectural generation gap between Ivy Bridge and Steamroller.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD A10 PRO-7800B has 4 physical cores, while the Intel Core i5-3210M has 2. However, the Intel part supports 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, matching the AMD's thread count.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-3210M scores 587 in Geekbench single-core, which is 34.6% higher than the AMD A10 PRO-7800B's score of 436.

Q: Which chip has the higher clock speed?

A: The AMD A10 PRO-7800B has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, both higher than the Intel Core i5-3210M's 2.50 GHz base and 3.10 GHz boost.

Q: Does the AMD chip have L3 cache?

A: No. The database lists no L3 cache for the AMD A10 PRO-7800B. It has 256 KB of L1 and 4 MB of L2. The Intel Core i5-3210M has 3 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-3210M has an average benchmark score of 758, while the AMD A10 PRO-7800B has 746. The Intel part is 1.6% higher on average.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 3?

A: The AMD A10 PRO-7800B lists PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-3210M has no PCIe information recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-3210M wins in every recorded benchmark category. In Geekbench multi-core, it leads by 5.8% (1116 versus 1055). In Geekbench single-core, it leads by 34.6% (587 versus 436). The data shows the Intel part is the stronger choice for any CPU-bound workload measured in the database, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded. Its lower TDP of 35 watts versus 65 watts also makes it the more efficient option, which matters for mobile systems where thermal and power constraints are tight.

The AMD A10 PRO-7800B wins in specifications that do not appear in the benchmark results. It has more physical cores (4 versus 2), which could benefit workloads that scale purely with core count if the software does not benefit from Hyper-Threading. It also has higher clock speeds (3.50 GHz base, 3.90 GHz boost), which might help in scenarios where raw clock rate matters more than architecture. Its memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s is recorded, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure, suggesting the AMD platform may have an edge in memory-heavy tasks, though no benchmark confirms this.

The AMD chip also includes a Radeon R7 integrated GPU, which is generally expected to outperform the Intel HD 4000, though the database provides no graphics scores. For a system builder using only the integrated graphics and no discrete card, the AMD part could be the better pick based on the known component identities. The Intel part, however, is the winner on every CPU score in the shared test suite, and the verdict from the recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-3210M outperforms the AMD A10 PRO-7800B in both multi-core and single-core Geekbench tests, with a 2-0 win record in the head-to-head table.