AMD PRO A10-8750B vs Intel Core i5-L16G7 Comparison

The AMD PRO A10-8750B and Intel Core i5-L16G7 are near-perfect statistical twins in the aggregate, posting average benchmark scores of 821 and 816 respectively, a gap of just 0.6%. Yet their architectural philosophies could not be more different: a 95W desktop part from 2015 against a 7W mobile hybrid from Intel’s Lakefield family. The data shows that despite the A10’s higher clock speeds and older 28nm process, the Intel part consistently outperforms it across every shared benchmark, making this a fascinating study in efficiency versus raw silicon budget.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded, taking all five contests with a nearly uniform margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 281 against the AMD’s 254, a 9.6% advantage. That exact percentage repeats across the entire suite: Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 1173 versus 1060 (9.6%), and R23 multi-core shows 2793 versus 2525 (9.6%). The consistency of this delta suggests a fixed architectural efficiency gap rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Single-core results tell the same story. In Cinebench R20 single-core, Intel leads 165 to 149, a 9.7% margin. R23 single-core follows with 394 versus 356, again a 9.6% difference. The Intel part’s advantage is remarkably stable regardless of thread count or rendering workload. Notably, the AMD PRO A10-8750B has no recorded single-core result for Cinebench R15, while the Intel part posts an 89.5 in that test, but the pattern from the other two versions is clear.

Geekbench data exists only for the AMD part in this dataset, where it scores 985 multi-core and 416 single-core, placing it in the 22nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part also sits at the 22nd percentile, and its average benchmark score of 816 is just 0.6% below the AMD’s 821. In the nearest-rival comparison, the Intel Xeon E5540 sits between them with an average score of 820, just 0.1% above the AMD part. The AMD A10 PRO-7850B, a sibling part, scores 828, which is 0.8% higher than the 8750B.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the data, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 wins every measured performance category. There is no benchmark in the head-to-head set where the AMD PRO A10-8750B comes out ahead. The Intel part’s 9.6% lead in multi-threaded Cinebench tests and 9.7% lead in single-threaded tests covers both the rendering-heavy and latency-sensitive workloads represented by those metrics.

The AMD part does have one area of numerical superiority: memory bandwidth. The A10-8750B supports dual-channel DDR3 with a theoretical bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s, exactly double the 17.1 GB/s of the Intel part’s single-channel LPDDR4X. However, this bandwidth advantage does not translate into any benchmark win in the provided data. The Intel part compensates with its 4 MB of shared L3 cache versus the AMD’s 4 MB L2 and no L3, and with a more modern 10nm process against AMD’s 28nm.

The Intel part also wins decisively on power envelope, with a 7W TDP versus 95W for the AMD—a 13.6x difference. This is not a performance benchmark, but it defines the use-case split: the Intel part is designed for fanless or ultra-thin mobile devices, while the AMD part is a desktop processor meant for a standard cooling solution. The AMD’s 4.00 GHz boost clock versus Intel’s 3.00 GHz shows that raw frequency cannot overcome the Intel part’s superior instructions-per-clock and process efficiency.

Architecture Differences

These two processors come from different eras and design philosophies. The AMD PRO A10-8750B uses the Steamroller architecture on a 28nm GlobalFoundries process, with a die size of 245 mm² and 2,411 million transistors. It packs 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost up to 4.00 GHz. Its cache layout includes 256 KB of L1 and 4 MB of L2, with no L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR3, and it offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is built on the Lakefield architecture, a 10nm Intel process, with a die size of just 82 mm² but 4,050 million transistors—67% more transistors in a third of the die area. It features 5 cores and 5 threads, with a base clock of 1400.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.00 GHz. Cache is arranged as 80 KB of L1, 512 KB of L2, and 4 MB of shared L3. Memory support is single-channel LPDDR4X, and PCIe is Gen 3 with only 6 CPU lanes.

The transistor density difference is stark: Intel packs 49.4 million transistors per mm² versus AMD’s 9.8 million per mm². The Intel part’s hybrid architecture likely explains its 5-core/5-thread layout, which is unusual for a mainstream CPU. Both parts lack ECC memory support and have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses socket FM2+ and targets desktops, while the Intel part has no listed socket, reflecting its soldered mobile design. Their integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon R7 for AMD versus UHD Graphics 64EU for Intel.

The release timeline is also informative. The AMD part launched on September 28, 2015, and is end-of-life. The Intel part has no release date in the data but is also end-of-life. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of none recorded, while the Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $281.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 scores 2793 versus the AMD PRO A10-8750B’s 2525, a 9.6% advantage for Intel.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in single-core Cinebench R20?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 scores 165 against the AMD’s 149, a 9.7% lead.

Q: Do the two CPUs have the same overall performance percentile?

A: Yes, both sit at the 22nd percentile of all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are within 0.6% of each other (821 for AMD, 816 for Intel).

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The AMD part has 34.1 GB/s from dual-channel DDR3, while the Intel part has 17.1 GB/s from single-channel LPDDR4X; AMD’s bandwidth is exactly double.

Q: Which CPU has a smaller process node?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is built on a 10nm process, while the AMD PRO A10-8750B uses 28nm.

Q: Are both processors end-of-life?

A: Yes, both are marked as end-of-life in the data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-L16G7 outperforms the AMD PRO A10-8750B in every single shared test, with margins between 9.6% and 9.7%. This is a complete sweep, with Intel winning all five head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD part’s higher clock speeds—4.00 GHz boost versus 3.00 GHz—and double memory bandwidth do not compensate for the Intel part’s architectural advantages in this dataset.

The choice between these two depends entirely on platform and power requirements. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is the clear performance winner and operates at a 7W TDP, making it suitable for compact, battery-powered devices. The AMD PRO A10-8750B, with its 95W TDP and FM2+ socket, targets traditional desktop builds where power consumption is less critical. Its older Steamroller architecture and 28nm process place it at a distinct efficiency disadvantage.

For users who need maximum performance in the benchmarks shown, the Intel part is the obvious pick. The data shows no scenario where the AMD part wins. However, the AMD part’s dual-channel memory support and 16 PCIe lanes offer more expansion capability on paper, though these do not show up in the CPU benchmark scores. Given that both CPUs sit at the 22nd percentile and have nearly identical average scores, the Intel part’s consistent 9.6% lead in every head-to-head test, combined with its dramatically lower power draw, makes it the superior processor in this comparison. The only reason to choose the AMD would be platform compatibility with FM2+ motherboards or the need for dual-channel DDR3, but from a pure performance standpoint, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 wins outright.