i3-9100E vs A10-5800K
Aggregate performance score
Core i3-9100E outperforms A10-5800K by a whopping 132% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1980 | 1352 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.26 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD A-Series (Desktop) | no data |
| Power efficiency | 1.76 | 6.29 |
| Architecture codename | Trinity (2012−2013) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| Release date | 2 October 2012 (12 years ago) | 1 September 2018 (6 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $122 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 246 mm2 | 126 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 74 °C | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 1,178 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FM2 | 1151 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4-2400 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | AMD Radeon HD 7660D | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.86 | 4.32 |
| Integrated graphics card | 1.30 | 3.09 |
| Recency | 2 October 2012 | 1 September 2018 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 65 Watt |
i3-9100E has a 132.3% higher aggregate performance score, 137.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.
The Core i3-9100E is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-5800K in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between A10-5800K and Core i3-9100E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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