i5-3610ME vs A10-9600P

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Aggregate performance score

A10-9600P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.52
Core i5-3610ME
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.74
+14.5%

Core i5-3610ME outperforms A10-9600P by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21542050
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency9.244.53
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 June 2016 (8 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm22 nm
Die size250 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistors3100 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME 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 configurationno data1
SocketFP4G2 (988B)
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAFMA4-
AVX-+
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Security technologies

A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4unknown Dual-channel
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R5 GraphicsIntel HD 4000
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-9600P and Core i5-3610ME.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no data

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.

A10-9600P 1.52
i5-3610ME 1.74
+14.5%

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.

A10-9600P 2333
i5-3610ME 2666
+14.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.52 1.74
Recency 1 June 2016 1 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

A10-9600P has an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

i5-3610ME, on the other hand, has a 14.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-3610ME is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-9600P in performance tests.


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