AMD PRO A10-8850B vs Intel Core i7-10510Y Comparison

The Intel Core i7-10510Y and AMD PRO A10-8850B deliver nearly identical benchmark performance, but they are fundamentally different products. The AMD PRO A10-8850B wins all five head-to-head Cinebench tests by very narrow margins (0.5% to 1.1%), while the Intel part offers a dramatically lower 9W TDP versus AMD's 95W. The verdict is clear: if raw performance is the sole criterion, the AMD PRO A10-8850B edges out the Intel Core i7-10510Y, but the Intel chip achieves that near-parity using a tiny fraction of the power, making it the logical choice for fanless or ultra-portable designs. The AMD part targets desktop systems where power is less constrained.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a statistical tie between these two processors, with the AMD PRO A10-8850B holding a slight edge across every tested workload. The AMD chip wins all five Cinebench tests, but the largest margin is just 1.1% in Cinebench R20 single-core (189 vs. 187). In multi-core tests, the AMD part leads by 0.5% to 0.6%, which is within run-to-run variance. The average benchmark scores reflect this: the AMD PRO A10-8850B scores 1098, while the Intel Core i7-10510Y scores 1092, a difference of only 0.5%.

The decisive factor is not performance but power and platform. The Intel Core i7-10510Y has a 9W TDP, making it suitable for passively cooled or extremely thin mobile devices. The AMD PRO A10-8850B has a 95W TDP, a 10x higher power envelope, which places it firmly in the desktop segment. The AMD chip uses an AMD Socket FM2+ platform, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1440, meaning they are not interchangeable. Buyers should choose the Intel part for ultra-mobile, battery-powered systems where the 9W TDP is a requirement. They should choose the AMD part for a desktop build where the higher power draw is acceptable and the 95W TDP enables sustained all-core operation without thermal throttling. The Intel chip's 30th percentile ranking versus the AMD chip's 31st percentile confirms they perform at the same level relative to all other CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i7-10510Y is built on the Comet Lake architecture (Comet Lake-Y codename) using a 14 nm process node from Intel. It features 4 cores and 8 threads, leveraging Hyper-Threading to double the thread count. The AMD PRO A10-8850B uses the Steamroller architecture (Godaveri codename) on a 28 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. It also has 4 cores but only 4 threads, with no SMT equivalent.

The cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 8 MB L3 cache. The AMD chip has 256 KB of L1 cache total, 4 MB of L2 cache total, and no L3 cache. The AMD part makes up for the missing L3 with a larger L2 pool, but the Intel design provides a dedicated L3 tier. The AMD PRO A10-8850B has a larger die at 245 mm² and 2,411 million transistors, while the Intel chip's die size and transistor count are not specified in the data.

Both support DDR3 memory, but the AMD chip has a dual-channel memory bus with 34.1 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip's memory bus and bandwidth are not listed. The AMD part also lists PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part's PCIe configuration is not provided. Integrated graphics differ: the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics, and the AMD chip uses Radeon R7. The AMD part is marked as end-of-life, while the Intel part is active. The AMD chip has a part number (AD885BXBI44JC); the Intel chip's is not listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8850B wins all multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 3189 versus the Intel Core i7-10510Y's 3173, a 0.5% advantage. The margin in Cinebench R20 multi-core is similar: 1339 vs. 1332 (0.5%). In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip leads 321 to 319 (0.6%).

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

A: The AMD PRO A10-8850B also wins the single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 450 versus the Intel's 447 (0.7% lead). In Cinebench R20 single-core, the AMD part scores 189 versus 187, a 1.1% advantage.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-10510Y has a 9W TDP, while the AMD PRO A10-8850B has a 95W TDP. This is a 10x difference in the thermal design power envelope, making the Intel chip suitable for ultra-mobile devices and the AMD chip for desktop systems with active cooling.

Q: Do they use the same motherboard socket?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-10510Y uses Intel BGA 1440, which is a soldered mobile socket. The AMD PRO A10-8850B uses AMD Socket FM2+, a desktop PGA socket.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The data lists the Intel chip with UHD Graphics and the AMD chip with Radeon R7. No benchmark scores for the integrated GPUs are included, so a performance comparison cannot be made. Both parts include integrated graphics, but their relative capabilities are not quantified in the data.

Q: Are these processors still in production?

A: The Intel Core i7-10510Y is listed as active, while the AMD PRO A10-8850B is marked as end-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-10510Y | AMD PRO A10-8850B |

|---|---|---|

| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |

| Cores | 4 | 4 |

| Threads | 8 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 1200.00 MHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.10 GHz |

| TDP | 9W | 95W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1440 | AMD Socket FM2+ |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Steamroller |

| Codename | Comet Lake-Y | Godaveri |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not specified | 2,411 million |

| Die Size | Not specified | 245 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 256 KB |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4 MB |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | None |

| Memory Bus | Not specified | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 34.1 GB/s |

| PCIe | Not specified | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics | Radeon R7 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2019-08-20 | 2015-09-28 |

| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |

| Part Number | Not specified | AD885BXBI44JC |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 30 | 31 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 1092 | 1098 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably consistent: the AMD PRO A10-8850B wins every test, but by margins that are negligible in practice. The largest gap appears in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the AMD part scores 189 versus the Intel's 187, a 1.1% delta. This is the only test where the AMD advantage exceeds 1%.

In multi-core tests, the pattern holds. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the AMD PRO A10-8850B at 3189 and the Intel Core i7-10510Y at 3173, a 0.5% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core produces 1339 for AMD and 1332 for Intel, also a 0.5% gap. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 321 for AMD and 319 for Intel, a 0.6% difference. The single-core results in Cinebench R23 follow suit: 450 for AMD versus 447 for Intel, a 0.7% lead.

These margins are so small that they fall within typical benchmark noise. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: the AMD chip's 1098 average is only 0.5% higher than the Intel chip's 1092. The nearest rival data for each chip confirms their shared performance tier. The Intel Core i7-10510Y sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-4600M, Intel Core i5-3475S, Intel Pentium Gold G5400, and Intel Core i7-4610M. The AMD PRO A10-8850B sits within 0.1% of the Intel Xeon E5-1603 v3, Intel Pentium 6805, Intel Core i5-3450S, and Intel Core i7-2710QE.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD PRO A10-8850B wins every performance benchmark in the data set. It leads in all five Cinebench tests, from the R15 multi-core (321 vs. 319) to the R23 single-core (450 vs. 447). Its wins are consistent across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, making it the better choice for any application where raw CPU throughput is the priority. The AMD chip also offers a dual-channel memory bus with 34.1 GB/s of bandwidth and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, which are not present in the Intel's specification list. For desktop users building a system with a discrete GPU and multiple memory modules, the AMD platform provides that connectivity directly on the CPU.

The Intel Core i7-10510Y wins decisively in power efficiency. Its 9W TDP is less than one-tenth of the AMD's 95W TDP, making it the only viable choice for fanless designs, thin-and-light laptops, or any system where heat dissipation and battery life are critical. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock (4.50 GHz vs. 4.10 GHz) and a shared 8 MB L3 cache, which can benefit workloads that reuse data across cores. Its 8 threads versus the AMD's 4 threads provide better parallelism in heavily threaded applications, even though the benchmark results show the AMD part still ekes out a win. The Intel part is also active in production, while the AMD part is end-of-life, which matters for new system designs requiring long-term availability.

In practical terms, the data says: choose the AMD PRO A10-8850B for a desktop build where the 95W TDP is acceptable and you want the slight performance edge and PCIe lanes. Choose the Intel Core i7-10510Y for a mobile or low-power system where the 9W TDP is non-negotiable and the performance difference is a rounding error. The benchmark results are too close to call a winner on performance alone; the platform and power envelope are the true differentiators.