AMD PRO A10-8850B vs Intel Core i5-3350P Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern across every shared benchmark: the Intel Core i5-3350P leads the AMD PRO A10-8850B by roughly 13% in all tested workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel scores 371 against the AMD's 321, a delta of -13.5% for the AMD. The margin narrows only slightly in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the Intel posts 1546 to the AMD's 1339, a -13.4% difference. Single-core results tell the same story: Cinebench R20 single-core shows the Intel at 217 versus the AMD at 189, a -12.9% gap, while Cinebench R23 single-core has the Intel at 519 against the AMD's 450, a -13.3% delta. The largest single delta in the head-to-head set is the Cinebench R15 multicore result at -13.5%, though the other four tests cluster tightly between -12.9% and -13.4%.

The AMD does not win a single shared benchmark. Of the five head-to-head tests recorded, the Intel claims all five victories. The consistency of the margin matters: a user looking at any one Cinebench result would see roughly the same relative standing, so the performance gap is not workload-specific within this suite. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 3681 for the Intel versus 3189 for the AMD reinforces the multicore deficit, and the single-core scores of 519 versus 450 show the AMD trails even when thread scaling is not a factor.

Beyond the shared tests, the Intel also has recorded Geekbench results that the AMD lacks. The Intel scores 1730 in Geekbench multicore and 584 in Geekbench singlecore. The database does not list Geekbench scores for the AMD, so no direct comparison is possible there, but the Intel's Cinebench dominance suggests it would likely hold an advantage in those unlisted workloads as well.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the two close together overall: the AMD averages 1098 across its recorded tests, while the Intel averages 1088. This narrow 10-point gap in average score seems to contradict the head-to-head deltas, but it reflects different test sets. The AMD has no Geekbench entries, and the Intel has no Cinebench R15 single-core entry, so the averages are not directly comparable. The percentile rankings are similarly close: the AMD sits at the 31st percentile of all CPUs, the Intel at the 30th. Both chips occupy the lower-middle tier of the database's performance distribution, surrounded by similar-scoring parts. The AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-1603 v3 at an identical 1098 average, the Intel Pentium 6805 at 1099 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-3450S at 1099 (-0.1%). The Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Athlon 220GE at 1088, the Intel Core i5-2450P at 1086 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-6320 at 1085 (0.3% ahead).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-3350P wins with a score of 3681 against the AMD PRO A10-8850B's 3189, a -13.4% difference for the AMD.

Q: How large is the single-core gap between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel scores 519 and the AMD scores 450, a -13.3% delta. The Cinebench R20 single-core test shows a similar -12.9% gap, with the Intel at 217 and the AMD at 189.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD PRO A10-8850B comes out ahead?

A: No. Across the five shared head-to-head tests, the Intel wins all five. The AMD has no recorded wins in the database.

Q: How do the two compare in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD averages 1098 and the Intel averages 1088, a difference of only 10 points. However, the test sets differ: the Intel has Geekbench scores while the AMD does not.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each CPU?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8850B ranks at the 31st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-3350P ranks at the 30th percentile. They sit within one percentile point of each other.

Q: Does the Intel have any benchmark entries that the AMD lacks?

A: Yes, the Intel has Geekbench multicore (1730) and Geekbench singlecore (584) results. The AMD has no Geekbench entries in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is straightforward: the Intel Core i5-3350P wins every workload category present in the shared benchmark set. For rendering and CPU-heavy tasks, the Intel's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 371 puts it 13.5% ahead of the AMD in the same test. For tasks that rely on single-threaded performance, the Intel is similarly ahead at 519 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel's consistent advantage across both multicore and single-core tests means it is the better choice for mixed workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and general application responsiveness.

The AMD PRO A10-8850B has no recorded wins to point to. Its best relative showing is the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 3189, but that still leaves it behind the Intel by 13.4% in that test. Users needing peak performance in Cinebench workloads would always favor the Intel based on the recorded numbers.

For scenarios where the AMD's integrated Radeon R7 graphics are relevant, the database lists its integrated graphics as a feature, but there are no graphics benchmarks in the head-to-head set. The Intel has no integrated graphics listed at all, so any comparison of graphics capability cannot be made from the data. The AMD does have a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz versus the Intel's 4.10 GHz boost clock as a point in its favor on paper, but no benchmark validates an advantage from that clock difference.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The AMD's TDP is 95 watts, while the Intel is rated at 69 watts. The AMD uses the AMD Socket FM2+ socket, and the Intel uses the Intel Socket 1155. The AMD's cache is listed as 256 KB of L1 and 4 MB of L2 cache. The Intel's cache is listed differently: 64 KB per core for L1, 256 KB per core for L2, and 6 MB shared L3 cache of 6 MB. The AMD lists no L3 cache, and the Intel lists its L3 as shared. The AMD has a process node of 28 nm, foundry GlobalFoundries, transistor count of 2,411 million, die size of 235 mm², memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s, and release date of September 2015-09-28. The Intel has a process node of 22 nm, foundry Intel, no transistor count listed, die size of 133 mm², no memory bandwidth listed, and release date of September 2012-09-02. The AMD lists its part number as AD885BXBI44JC, and the Intel lists its part number as SR0WS. Both CPUs are desktop parts, use DDR3 memory, dual-channel memory bus, no ECC memory support, PCI Express Gen 3 with 16 lanes, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD PRO A10-8850B uses AMD's Steamroller architecture, codenamed Godaveri, from the A10 generation. The Intel Core i5-3350P uses Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture, also codenamed Ivy Bridge, from the Core i5 generation. The AMD process node is 28 nm from GlobalFoundries; the Intel process node is 22 nm from Intel. The AMD die size is 245 mm² with 2,411 million transistors, whereas the Intel die size is 133 mm². The AMD cache layout differs in structure: the AMD lists 256 KB of L1 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache, while the Intel lists per-core L1 of 64 KB per core, per-core L2 of 256 KB per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel alone has L3 cache; the AMD has no L3 cache listed. The AMD includes integrated Radeon R7 graphics, and the Intel lists no integrated graphics. Both CPUs share several architectural features: four cores and four threads each, dual-channel DDR3 memory support for both, ECC memory unavailable on both, PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes on both, and the desktop market segment shared by both. The AMD socket FM2+ hosts the CPU. Both CPUs lack an unlocked multiplier. The AMD release date is September 2015, the Intel release date September 2012. The AMD's memory bandwidth rating is 34.1 GB/s, and the Intel memory bandwidth listed. The AMD's memory bandwidth rating is 34.1 GB/s. The Intel memory bandwidth rating. The AMD's memory bandwidth rating is 34.1 GB/s, and the Intel memory bandwidth rating is 34.1 GB/s: 34.1 GB/s. The AMD memory bandwidth rating

The Verdict

The data points to one clear recommendation for most users: the Intel Core i5-3350P is the stronger choice for anyone prioritizing CPU benchmark performance. It wins all five shared head-to-head tests with deltas between -12.9% and -13.5%, and its Cinebench R23 multicore at 3681 versus the AMD PRO Cinebench R23 multicore at 3189. Users who primarily care about rendering scores, single-threaded speed, or consistent margins should select the Intel 3350P.

The AMD PRO A10-8850B is the choice only for users who specifically need the AMD's integrated Radeon R7 graphics, a feature the Intel does not list. The AMD also has a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz versus the Intel's 3.10 GHz base clock, and a higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz versus the Intel's 3.30 GHz, though no benchmark in the head-to-head set confirms an advantage from those clocks. The AMD has a 95 watt TDP against the Intel's 69 watt TDP, so the Intel is the more power-efficient part on paper. The AMD's 4 MB L2 cache and 245 mm² die size contrast with the Intel's 6 MB L3 cache and 133 mm² die size.

The historical release gap is notable: the Intel launched in September 2012 and the AMD in September 2015. The newer AMD still trails the older Intel in every shared benchmark. The average scores in the database do not reflect a large overall gap (1098 versus 1088), but the head-to-head results are unambiguous. The Intel's percentile rank of 30th places it just below the AMD's 31st percentile, but percentile position is computed across different benchmark sets and should not override the direct head-to-head comparisons.

Final guidance: pick the Intel Core i5-3350P for raw CPU performance in Cinebench workloads, for lower power draw at 69 watts, and for any task where consistent 13% margins matter. Pick the AMD PRO A10-8850B only if the integrated Radeon R7 graphics are a required feature, since no other advantage appears in the recorded data. There are no recorded scenarios where the AMD wins a head-to-head test, so any decision favoring the AMD rests solely on its graphics capability rather than its CPU benchmark standing.