AMD PRO A10-8770E vs AMD Ryzen 3 2300U Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD PRO A10-8770E compare to the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U in multi-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 3 2300U is significantly faster in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2300U scores 422.5 versus 258 for the PRO A10-8770E, a 38.9% advantage. In Geekbench multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2300U scores 2234 versus 1291, a 42.2% lead.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U wins in single-core performance, scoring 783 in Geekbench single-core compared to 572 for the AMD PRO A10-8770E, a 26.9% difference.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) ratings for these two chips?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770E has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U has a TDP of 15 watts. The Ryzen 3 2300U is rated for less than half the thermal envelope.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type and bus configuration?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both have a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770E uses AMD Socket AM4, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U uses AMD Socket FP5. These are not interchangeable.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8770E has an average benchmark score of 895 and sits in the 24th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U has an average benchmark score of 880 and sits in the 23rd percentile.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U wins all three head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD PRO A10-8770E. The Ryzen 3 2300U takes the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, Geekbench multi-core, and Geekbench single-core. The PRO A10-8770E records zero wins in the direct comparisons.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 3 2300U is the clear choice, delivering roughly 40% higher scores in both Cinebench R15 and Geekbench multi-core tests. The gap narrows in single-core performance, but the Ryzen 3 2300U still maintains a substantial 26.9% advantage in Geekbench single-core.

The PRO A10-8770E does hold a slightly higher average benchmark score (895 versus 880) and a marginally better percentile ranking (24th versus 23rd), but this is a statistical artifact of the different benchmark suites available for each chip. The direct head-to-head comparisons show a consistent and decisive win for the Ryzen 3 2300U.

Considering the Ryzen 3 2300U also operates at a much lower TDP (15 watts versus 35 watts), it delivers superior performance while consuming less than half the thermal power. For mobile platforms where power efficiency is paramount, the Ryzen 3 2300U is the only rational pick. The PRO A10-8770E, as a desktop part with a higher TDP and older architecture, offers no performance advantage in any measured category.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear pattern of dominance for the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U across all recorded tests. The largest margin is in Geekbench multi-core, where the Ryzen 3 2300U scores 2234 against 1291 for the PRO A10-8770E, a 42.2% deficit for the older chip. This indicates that the Ryzen 3 2300U handles parallel workloads with significantly more efficiency, likely due to its modern Zen architecture.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2300U posts 422.5 points versus 258 points for the PRO A10-8770E, representing a 38.9% lead. This test further reinforces the multi-core superiority of the Ryzen 3 2300U. The PRO A10-8770E trails by a wide margin, and no amount of clock speed advantage (3.50 GHz boost versus 3.40 GHz boost) can compensate for the architectural gap.

The single-core comparison in Geekbench narrows the gap but does not change the outcome. The Ryzen 3 2300U scores 783, while the PRO A10-8770E manages 572, a 26.9% difference. Even in lightly threaded tasks, the Ryzen 3 2300U maintains a decisive edge. This suggests that the Zen architecture in the Ryzen 3 2300U delivers higher instructions per clock (IPC) than the Excavator architecture in the PRO A10-8770E.

The Ryzen 3 2300U also has a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 79, which is not directly compared in the head-to-head table, but it further illustrates the single-thread advantage. Overall, the Ryzen 3 2300U wins all three direct comparisons, and the PRO A10-8770E has no countervailing benchmark victory to claim.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification areas. The AMD PRO A10-8770E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 3.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U has a base clock of 2000.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz. The PRO A10-8770E starts at a higher base frequency, but the Ryzen 3 2300U achieves better performance despite the lower base clock.

The TDP difference is substantial: the PRO A10-8770E is rated at 35 watts, while the Ryzen 3 2300U is rated at 15 watts. This makes the Ryzen 3 2300U far more power-efficient, an important factor for mobile devices. The sockets also differ, with the PRO A10-8770E using AMD Socket AM4 and the Ryzen 3 2300U using AMD Socket FP5.

Cache configurations are distinct. The PRO A10-8770E has 320 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed. The Ryzen 3 2300U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, plus 4 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Ryzen 3 2300U a total of 4 MB of L3, which the PRO A10-8770E lacks entirely.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The PRO A10-8770E features Radeon R7 graphics, while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses Radeon Vega 6. The market segments are different: the PRO A10-8770E is a desktop part, while the Ryzen 3 2300U is a mobile processor. The PCIe support also varies, with the PRO A10-8770E listing Gen 3 without lane restrictions, while the Ryzen 3 2300U lists Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two AMD processors is wide. The AMD PRO A10-8770E is built on the Excavator architecture, with the codename Carrizo, and uses a 28 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U is built on the Zen architecture, with the codename Raven Ridge, and uses a 14 nm process node, also from GlobalFoundries. The smaller process node gives the Ryzen 3 2300U a manufacturing advantage, enabling higher density and lower power consumption.

Transistor counts reflect the architectural evolution. The PRO A10-8770E contains 3,100 million transistors on a die size of 250 mm², while the Ryzen 3 2300U packs 4,950 million transistors on a smaller die of 210 mm². This means the Ryzen 3 2300U integrates 60% more transistors in a smaller area, proof of the advanced 14 nm process.

The cache hierarchy is fundamentally different. The Excavator design uses a monolithic 320 KB L1 and 2 MB L2, with no L3 cache. The Zen design uses per-core L1 (96 KB per core) and per-core L2 (512 KB per core), plus a shared 4 MB L3 cache. The presence of L3 cache in the Ryzen 3 2300U allows for faster access to frequently used data across cores, contributing to its benchmark advantage.

The release dates differ, with the Ryzen 3 2300U having a recorded release date of 2018-01-07, while the PRO A10-8770E has no recorded release date in the database. The generation labels also differ: the PRO A10-8770E is listed as A10 (Carrizo), while the Ryzen 3 2300U is listed as Ryzen 3 (Zen (Raven Ridge)) within the 2000 series. These generational differences explain the performance gap, as Zen represents a major architectural overhaul compared to Excavator.