A10-9700 vs Apple M3 Pro 12-Core

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core
2023
12 cores / 12 threads, 27 Watt
15.88
+615%
A10-9700
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.22

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core outperforms A10-9700 by a whopping 615% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4231840
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesApple M3no data
Power efficiency56.053.25
Architecture codenameno dataBristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date30 October 2023 (1 year ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$90

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.748 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.06 GHz3.8 GHz
L2 cacheno data2048 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography3 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data250 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors37000 Million3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700 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
Socketno dataAM4
Power consumption (TDP)27 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-2400
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M3 Pro 18-Core GPUAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 15.88
+615%
A10-9700 2.22

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.

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 25438
+617%
A10-9700 3548

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.88 2.22
Recency 30 October 2023 27 July 2017
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 3 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 27 Watt 65 Watt

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core has a 615.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 833.3% more advanced lithography process, and 140.7% lower power consumption.

The M3 Pro 12-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-9700 in performance tests.

Be aware that Apple M3 Pro 12-Core is a notebook processor while A10-9700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Apple M3 Pro 12-Core and A10-9700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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