AMD PRO A10-8750B vs AMD Ryzen 3 2200U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear and consistent victory for the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U across every shared benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 312 against the PRO A10-8750B's 254, a result that puts the mobile chip 18.6% ahead. That is a substantial margin for a processor with half the physical cores, and it signals that the newer architecture more than compensates for the core count disadvantage.

The gap widens dramatically in Geekbench tests. In Geekbench single-core, the Ryzen 3 2200U records 911 points, while the PRO A10-8750B manages only 416. That is a 54.3% deficit for the older desktop part, which is a massive single-threaded performance gap. The Geekbench multi-core result tells a similar story: the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 1880 versus 985 for the PRO A10-8750B, a 47.6% difference. These are not marginal improvements; they represent a generational leap in IPC efficiency.

Looking at the overall benchmark averages, the PRO A10-8750B sits at 821, while the Ryzen 3 2200U averages 805. Despite losing every head-to-head test, the PRO A10-8750B actually holds a slightly higher average score because its benchmark suite includes additional Cinebench R20 and R23 runs that are not present in the Ryzen 3 2200U's recorded data. The PRO A10-8750B's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 1060 and R23 multi-core score of 2525 are strong results for its class, but they do not change the fact that in directly comparable tests, the Ryzen 3 2200U wins every time.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design eras. The PRO A10-8750B uses the Steamroller architecture, specifically the Godaveri codename, built on a 28 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It is a desktop part with 4 cores and 4 threads, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its thermal design power is 95 watts, which is typical for a desktop chip of its generation.

The Ryzen 3 2200U uses the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, built on a 14 nm process, also at GlobalFoundries. Despite having only 2 cores, it supports 4 threads through simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz and boost clock is 3.40 GHz, both lower than the PRO A10-8750B's clock speeds. The Ryzen 3 2200U is a mobile part with a 15 watt TDP, which explains its lower clock speeds and its ability to fit in thin laptops.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The PRO A10-8750B has 256 KB of L1 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache at all. The Ryzen 3 2200U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The presence of L3 cache in the Ryzen part is a significant architectural advantage, as it allows for faster access to frequently used data across the cores.

Transistor counts tell the story of design complexity. The PRO A10-8750B contains 2,411 million transistors on a 245 mm² die. The Ryzen 3 2200U packs 4,950 million transistors onto a smaller 210 mm² die. That is more than double the transistor count on a physically smaller chip, made possible by the denser 14 nm process. The Ryzen 3 2200U also uses DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the PRO A10-8750B is limited to DDR3 with 34.1 GB/s bandwidth.

Both chips have integrated graphics, but they are different generations. The PRO A10-8750B carries Radeon R7 graphics, while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses Radeon Vega 3. PCIe support also differs: the PRO A10-8750B offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 3 2200U offers Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 3 2200U uses Socket FP5, a mobile socket, while the PRO A10-8750B uses the older Socket FM2+. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200U is significantly faster. In Geekbench single-core, it scores 911 against the PRO A10-8750B's 416, a 54.3% advantage. The Ryzen 3 2200U also has a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 117, a test that was not recorded for the PRO A10-8750B.

Q: How does the PRO A10-8750B's higher clock speed affect real-world performance?

A: Despite running at 3.60 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, the PRO A10-8750B still loses to the Ryzen 3 2200U, which runs at 2.50 GHz base and 3.40 GHz boost. The Zen architecture in the Ryzen 3 2200U delivers more instructions per clock, so its lower clock speeds do not prevent it from winning every head-to-head benchmark.

Q: Does the Ryzen 3 2200U have more cores than the PRO A10-8750B?

A: No. The PRO A10-8750B has 4 physical cores and 4 threads, while the Ryzen 3 2200U has 2 physical cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen 3 2200U compensates with simultaneous multithreading and a more efficient architecture.

Q: Why does the PRO A10-8750B have a higher average benchmark score if it loses every head-to-head test?

A: The average score of 821 for the PRO A10-8750B includes additional benchmark runs that are not in the Ryzen 3 2200U's recorded set, such as Cinebench R20 and R23 tests. The Ryzen 3 2200U's average of 805 is based on a smaller set of tests. The head-to-head results, which compare only identical tests, are what matter for direct performance comparison.

Q: Which processor is better for a desktop build?

A: The PRO A10-8750B is a desktop processor on Socket FM2+ with a 95 watt TDP, while the Ryzen 3 2200U is a mobile processor on Socket FP5 with a 15 watt TDP. The data does not show the Ryzen 3 2200U being used in a desktop context, so for a desktop build, the PRO A10-8750B is the only one of the two that fits a standard desktop motherboard.

Q: Is the Ryzen 3 2200U's mobile design a disadvantage?

A: Not in benchmark results. Despite being a mobile part with a 15 watt TDP, the Ryzen 3 2200U beats the 95 watt desktop PRO A10-8750B in every comparable test. The efficiency of the Zen architecture gives it a decisive performance advantage while using far less power.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U outperforms the AMD PRO A10-8750B in every directly comparable benchmark. The Ryzen 3 2200U leads by 18.6% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 47.6% in Geekbench multi-core, and 54.3% in Geekbench single-core. These are not close margins; they are decisive wins for the newer architecture.

The PRO A10-8750B is an end-of-life desktop processor from 2015, built on Steamroller architecture with a 28 nm process. It has more physical cores than the Ryzen 3 2200U, but those cores are far less efficient. Its 4.00 GHz boost clock cannot overcome the IPC deficit against the Zen architecture. The Ryzen 3 2200U, released in 2018, is still an active production part and represents a much more modern design.

The Ryzen 3 2200U's transistor count of 4,950 million on a 210 mm² die, compared to 2,411 million on a 245 mm² die for the PRO A10-8750B, illustrates the density and efficiency gains of the 14 nm process. The Ryzen part also benefits from L3 cache, which the PRO A10-8750B lacks entirely. For raw performance, the choice is clear: the Ryzen 3 2200U is the superior processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The PRO A10-8750B has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Ryzen 3 2200U has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for the PRO A10-8750B versus 2.50 GHz for the Ryzen 3 2200U. Boost clocks are 4.00 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. The TDP difference is dramatic: 95 watts for the desktop part versus 15 watts for the mobile part.

The PRO A10-8750B uses Socket FM2+, while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses Socket FP5. Architecture differs from Steamroller to Zen, and the process node moves from 28 nm to 14 nm. Transistor counts are 2,411 million versus 4,950 million, and die sizes are 245 mm² versus 210 mm². Cache layouts are entirely different: the PRO A10-8750B has 256 KB L1 and 4 MB L2 with no L3, while the Ryzen 3 2200U has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3.

Memory support changes from DDR3 to DDR4, though both use a dual-channel bus. Memory bandwidth is 34.1 GB/s for the PRO A10-8750B and 38.4 GB/s for the Ryzen 3 2200U. PCIe lanes drop from 16 to 8, both Gen 3. Integrated graphics differ from Radeon R7 to Radeon Vega 3. Market segments are Desktop for the PRO A10-8750B and Mobile for the Ryzen 3 2200U. Production status is End-of-life for the PRO A10-8750B and Active for the Ryzen 3 2200U.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200U wins in every benchmark category where both processors have recorded results. It is the better choice for anyone prioritizing raw CPU performance, multi-threaded workloads, or single-threaded responsiveness. Its 54.3% lead in Geekbench single-core makes it particularly well suited for everyday tasks that rely on fast single-thread execution, such as web browsing, office applications, and general system responsiveness. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 1880, nearly double the PRO A10-8750B's 985, indicates strong performance in lightly threaded productivity workloads as well.

The Ryzen 3 2200U's 15 watt TDP also makes it the only realistic option for mobile use. Socket FP5 is a laptop socket, and the power efficiency of the Zen architecture means it can deliver superior performance while consuming a fraction of the power. The PRO A10-8750B's 95 watt TDP and desktop socket make it unsuitable for portable systems.

The AMD PRO A10-8750B does have its own advantages, though they are not performance-based. It offers 4 physical cores, which can be beneficial in workloads that do not scale with simultaneous multithreading. Its 4 MB of L2 cache, compared to the Ryzen 3 2200U's 512 KB per core, provides a larger L2 pool for certain access patterns. Its 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, double the Ryzen 3 2200U's 8 lanes, provide more bandwidth for expansion cards in a desktop system. The PRO A10-8750B also fits Socket FM2+ motherboards, which may be available used at low cost for builders looking to refresh an older platform.

However, the benchmark data does not support choosing the PRO A10-8750B for performance reasons. It wins zero head-to-head tests, and its percentile ranking of 22 is identical to the Ryzen 3 2200U's percentile of 22, meaning both sit at the same position relative to all CPUs in the database. The PRO A10-8750B's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5540 at 820 and the AMD A10 PRO-7850B at 828, while the Ryzen 3 2200U's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon X5482 at 805 and the Intel Core i5-3320M at 803. These close averages of 821 and 805 respectively show that both processors occupy a similar tier in the overall performance landscape, but the Ryzen 3 2200U achieves that tier with far fewer resources and far less power.

For a new build, the Ryzen 3 2200U is the clear recommendation. For a legacy desktop upgrade, the PRO A10-8750B remains a functional option, but the data shows it is outclassed in every measurable way by its younger, more efficient rival.