AMD PRO A10-9700E vs Intel Core i3-10110Y Comparison

The Verdict

The data shows a close contest, but the Intel Core i3-10110Y is the outright winner in every recorded benchmark. It takes all five head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 2.3% to 2.6% over the AMD PRO A10-9700E. Despite having only two physical cores, the Intel chip's higher boost clock and newer architecture deliver consistently better raw performance. The AMD PRO A10-9700E, with four cores and a 35W TDP, is a desktop part that trails in all measured workloads, though its average benchmark score of 919 is only 11 points behind the Intel's 908. The Intel part is the pick for anyone prioritizing the best possible scores in the database, while the AMD part remains relevant for users who need a Socket AM4 desktop platform with Radeon R7 graphics. The AMD chip sits at the 25th percentile of all CPUs, just one point above the Intel's 24th percentile, indicating both are entry-level performers.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD PRO A10-9700E uses the Excavator architecture on a 28 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 250 mm² and 3,100 million transistors. It features four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.50 GHz. Its cache layout includes 320 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, with no L3 cache. The Intel Core i3-10110Y is built on the Comet Lake architecture using Intel's 14 nm process. It has two cores and four threads, with a base clock of 1000.00 MHz (which translates to 1.00 GHz) and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its cache structure is different: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.00 GHz versus 3.50 GHz on the AMD is a key factor in its benchmark victories.

The process node difference is notable: 28 nm for AMD versus 14 nm for Intel. This contributes to the Intel chip's much lower 9W TDP, compared to the AMD's 35W TDP. The AMD processor uses Socket AM4 and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part uses BGA 1440 and lists DDR3 support. The AMD chip has PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part has no PCIe data recorded. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD uses Radeon R7, and the Intel uses UHD Graphics. Neither supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD was released in October 2016, while the Intel arrived in August 2019, a gap of nearly three years that explains the architectural gap.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-10110Y wins all five recorded tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel scores 265 against the AMD's 259, a delta of 2.3% in Intel's favor. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: Intel at 1108, AMD at 1081, a 2.4% gap. The single-core results are closer still, with Intel leading 156 to 152 in Cinebench R20 single-core (2.6% ahead) and 372 to 363 in Cinebench R23 single-core (2.4% ahead). The Cinebench R23 multi-core test has Intel at 2640 versus AMD at 2574, a 2.5% margin.

These margins are small but consistent. The Intel chip's advantage in every test, especially in single-core workloads, suggests its higher boost clock and newer architecture compensate for having half the physical cores. The AMD's four cores do not translate into a multi-core win; the Intel's two cores with four threads manage to outperform it across the board. The data also shows the AMD PRO A10-9700E has a Geekbench multi-core score of 1430 and a single-core score of 577, though there is no corresponding Geekbench result for the Intel part in the recorded data. The AMD's average benchmark score of 919 is actually 11 points higher than the Intel's 908, but that average includes different test sets, so it is not directly comparable. The head-to-head results are the definitive comparison, and they are unanimous.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every core specification. The AMD has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are starkly different: 3.00 GHz for AMD versus 1000.00 MHz for Intel, though the Intel's boost clock of 4.00 GHz outpaces the AMD's 3.50 GHz. TDP is a major separation point, with the AMD drawing 35W and the Intel only 9W. The AMD uses Socket AM4 and the Intel uses BGA 1440. The process node is 28 nm for AMD and 14 nm for Intel.

Cache configurations differ by design. The AMD has 320 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 with no L3, while the Intel has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Memory support is split: the AMD runs DDR4 in dual-channel with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel lists DDR3 with no recorded bus or bandwidth figures. The AMD has PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel has no PCIe data. Integrated graphics are Radeon R7 on the AMD and UHD Graphics on the Intel. The AMD has a part number of AD970BAHM44AB, while the Intel has no part number recorded. The AMD's release date is October 2016, and the Intel's is August 2019. Both are active in production, both lack ECC support, and both have locked multipliers. The AMD is a desktop part, while the Intel is a mobile part.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i3-10110Y wins every multi-core test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 265 versus the AMD's 259, a 2.3% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 1108 versus 1081, a 2.4% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 2640 versus 2574, a 2.5% lead.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-10110Y leads in single-core as well. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 156 against the AMD's 152 (2.6% ahead). In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 372 against the AMD's 363 (2.4% ahead).

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700E has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i3-10110Y has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD has more physical cores, but the Intel still wins all benchmarks.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700E has an average benchmark score of 919, while the Intel Core i3-10110Y has an average score of 908. The AMD is 11 points higher, but this average includes different test sets and does not reflect the head-to-head results.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD PRO A10-9700E has a TDP of 35W. The Intel Core i3-10110Y has a TDP of 9W. The Intel part draws significantly less power.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-10110Y has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The AMD PRO A10-9700E has a boost clock of 3.50 GHz. The Intel part boosts 0.50 GHz higher.