AMD A10 PRO-7850B vs Intel Core i5-L16G7 Comparison

The AMD A10 PRO-7850B and Intel Core i5-L16G7 occupy the same overall performance tier, with the AMD part scoring an average of 828 and the Intel part scoring 816, a difference of roughly 1.5%. Both sit at the 22nd percentile of all CPUs, meaning they land in the lower-midrange of the database. The AMD chip is a 2014 desktop part built on a 28nm process, while the Intel chip is a power-sipping mobile processor using a hybrid Lakefield architecture on 10nm. The benchmarks available for each are different suites, so direct score-to-score comparisons are limited, but the architectural and specification gaps are stark.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no shared benchmark results between the two CPUs in the data, so a direct apples-to-apples comparison is impossible. The AMD A10 PRO-7850B only has Geekbench scores: 1194 in multi-core and 462 in single-core. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 only has Cinebench scores: 281 in R15 multi-core, 89.5 in R15 single-core, 1173 in R20 multi-core, 165 in R20 single-core, 2793 in R23 multi-core, and 394 in R23 single-core. What the data does show is where each chip lands relative to its own peer group.

The AMD part's average benchmark score of 828 puts it 0.9% ahead of the AMD PRO A10-8750B (821) and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Xeon E5540 (820), while trailing the Intel Core i5-3360M (835) by 0.8% and the Intel Xeon X3450 (837) by 1.1%. These deltas are tiny, indicating that the A10 PRO-7850B is essentially interchangeable with those four rivals in aggregate performance. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 1194 is roughly 2.6 times its single-core score of 462, showing that it scales reasonably well across its four cores, but the absolute numbers are low by modern standards.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7's average score of 816 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon X3440 (815) and 0.4% ahead of both the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 (813) and the Intel Core i7-5550U (813), while trailing the Intel Xeon E5540 (820) by 0.5%. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 2793 is 7.1 times the single-core score of 394, which is a massive scaling ratio. That ratio reflects the hybrid design: five cores at wildly different clock speeds, with the boost clock of 3.00 GHz only applying to a single fast core while the others run much lower. The R20 multi-core score of 1173 is similarly 7.1 times the single-core score of 165. In R15, the multi-core score of 281 is 3.1 times the single-core score of 89.5, a lower ratio that suggests the R15 workload doesn't benefit as much from the hybrid layout.

Because the benchmark suites don't overlap, the data cannot declare a winner on raw performance. What the numbers do show is that the Intel part's single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23, is 394, while the AMD part's single-core Geekbench score is 462. These are different metrics, so no direct comparison is valid. The Intel part's multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 2793 is its strongest result, but without a comparable AMD Cinebench score, the only honest conclusion is that both chips cluster around the same average benchmark score (828 vs 816) and the same 22nd percentile ranking.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different philosophies. The AMD A10 PRO-7850B uses the Steamroller architecture on a 28nm process at GlobalFoundries, packing 2,411 million transistors into a 245 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Lakefield architecture on a 10nm process at Intel, with 4,050 million transistors on a much smaller 82 mm² die. That transistor density difference is enormous: Intel fits nearly 1.7 times more transistors into one-third the die area.

Core and thread counts differ. The AMD part has 4 cores and 4 threads, all running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has 5 cores and 5 threads, but the base clock is listed at 1400.00 MHz (1.40 GHz) with a boost clock of 3.00 GHz. The Intel chip's base clock is less than half of the AMD chip's base clock, reflecting the mobile focus on power efficiency. The AMD part carries a 95W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at just 7W — a 13.6x difference in thermal design power.

Cache hierarchies are completely different. The AMD part has 256 KB of L1 and 4 MB of L2, with no L3 cache at all. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1, 512 KB of L2, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has a larger L2, but the Intel chip compensates with a shared L3 pool. Memory support diverges as well: the AMD part uses DDR3 on a dual-channel bus with 34.1 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part uses LPDDR4X on a single-channel bus with 17.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip has half the memory bandwidth of the AMD chip, a direct consequence of its single-channel design.

PCIe lanes also differ sharply. The AMD part offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 3 with only 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both: the AMD part has Radeon R7, the Intel part has UHD Graphics 64EU. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part is a desktop socketed chip (AMD Socket FM2+), while the Intel part has no socket listed, confirming its soldered mobile design. The AMD part's part number is AD785BXBI44JA; the Intel part has two listed part numbers, SRH4U and SRJGA. Neither multiplier is unlocked.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on use case. The AMD A10 PRO-7850B is a desktop processor with a 95W TDP, 16 PCIe lanes, dual-channel DDR3 memory, and a 4.00 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is a mobile processor with a 7W TDP, 6 PCIe lanes, single-channel LPDDR4X memory, and a 3.00 GHz boost clock. If the workload demands sustained multi-core throughput on a desktop platform with expandability, the AMD part is the only choice — it has four full cores at high clocks and a 4 MB L2 cache. If the workload prioritizes power efficiency, compactness, or single-threaded responsiveness on a mobile platform, the Intel part is the only choice — it has five cores, a shared 4 MB L3 cache, and a fraction of the power draw.

The average benchmark scores are nearly identical (828 vs 816), and both sit at the 22nd percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals are all within 1.1% of its score, and the Intel part's nearest rivals are all within 0.5%. Neither chip is a performance outlier in its respective pool. The AMD part's Geekbench scores suggest it is a balanced quad-core, while the Intel part's Cinebench scores reveal a hybrid design that scales heavily in multi-core workloads but has a weak single-core baseline. For a builder assembling a legacy desktop rig, the AMD part offers more memory bandwidth, more PCIe lanes, and a higher boost clock. For a mobile device where battery life and thermals are critical, the Intel part's 7W TDP is transformative compared to the AMD part's 95W.

There is no scenario where the data recommends one over the other for the same task, because their target platforms are mutually exclusive. The AMD part cannot go in a thin laptop; the Intel part cannot go in a standard desktop socket. The verdict is not about which is faster — it is about which platform matches the intended use. The AMD part is the desktop workhorse with a high power budget; the Intel part is the mobile efficiency part with a hybrid core layout. Neither wins outright, but each wins in its own domain.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD A10 PRO-7850B has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-L16G7 has a boost clock of 3.00 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD A10 PRO-7850B has no L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD part offers 34.1 GB/s over dual-channel DDR3, while the Intel part offers 17.1 GB/s over single-channel LPDDR4X. The AMD part has exactly double the memory bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the AMD A10 PRO-7850B has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD A10 PRO-7850B is rated at 95W, and the Intel Core i5-L16G7 is rated at 7W. The Intel part consumes roughly 7.4% of the AMD part's power budget.

Q: Do either of these CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the AMD A10 PRO-7850B and the Intel Core i5-L16G7 have ECC memory support listed as false.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD A10 PRO-7850B wins in every metric related to desktop throughput and expandability. It has a 4.00 GHz boost clock compared to the Intel part's 3.00 GHz. It has 34.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth over dual-channel DDR3, versus 17.1 GB/s over single-channel LPDDR4X. It offers 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, versus 6 lanes on the Intel part. It has a larger L2 cache at 4 MB, versus 512 KB on the Intel part. It also has a higher base clock at 3.70 GHz, versus 1.40 GHz on the Intel part. For a desktop system with multiple expansion cards, high-bandwidth memory, or sustained all-core workloads, the AMD part is clearly superior.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 wins in every metric related to mobile efficiency and transistor density. It has a 7W TDP versus 95W on the AMD part. It has 5 cores versus 4, and it has a shared 4 MB L3 cache that the AMD part lacks entirely. It is built on a 10nm process versus 28nm, and it packs 4,050 million transistors into an 82 mm² die, versus 2,411 million in 245 mm². It supports LPDDR4X memory, which is a lower-power standard than the DDR3 used by the AMD part. The Intel part also has a lower base clock (1.40 GHz vs 3.70 GHz), which is a deliberate trade for power savings. For a fanless laptop, a tablet, or any device where heat and battery life dominate, the Intel part wins by a wide margin.

The benchmark data reinforces this split. The AMD part's Geekbench multi-core score of 1194 and single-core score of 462 are its only results, and they show a modestly capable quad-core. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 2793 and single-core score of 394 show a chip that scales 7.1x in multi-threaded rendering, but has a single-core score that is relatively low. The AMD part's single-core-to-multi-core ratio is 2.6x, which is typical for a conventional quad-core. The Intel part's ratio is 7.1x, which is typical for a hybrid design with one fast core and several slow cores. Each chip wins in the workloads that match its architecture.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD A10 PRO-7850B has 4 cores and 4 threads; the Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.70 GHz versus 1.40 GHz on the Intel part. The AMD boost clock is 4.00 GHz versus 3.00 GHz on the Intel part. TDP is 95W versus 7W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FM2+, while the Intel part has no socket listed. Architecture is Steamroller versus Lakefield, and the codename is Kaveri versus Lakefield. Process node is 28nm versus 10nm, with foundries GlobalFoundries versus Intel. Transistors are 2,411 million versus 4,050 million, and die size is 245 mm² versus 82 mm².

Cache configurations differ: L1 is 256 KB on the AMD part versus 80 KB on the Intel part; L2 is 4 MB versus 512 KB; L3 is null on the AMD part versus 4 MB shared on the Intel part. Memory support is DDR3 versus LPDDR4X, with dual-channel versus single-channel buses. Memory bandwidth is 34.1 GB/s versus 17.1 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes versus Gen 3 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon R7 versus UHD Graphics 64EU. Market segment is Desktop versus Mobile. Release date is 2014-07-30 for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no release date listed. Launch MSRP is null for the AMD part and $281 for the Intel part. Part numbers are AD785BXBI44JA versus SRH4U,SRJGA. Both have multiplierUnlocked set to false, and both have ECC memory support set to false. Production status is End-of-life for both.