A10-4655M vs Core i3-2357M

A10-4655M

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Core i3-2357M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A10-4655M

4 / 4

1,654

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-2357M

2 / 4

1,645

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-4655M is positioned at rank 740 and the Core i3-2357M is on rank 96, so the Core i3-2357M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A10-4655M

#728

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1064%

#729

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1049%

#730

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

963%

#731

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

958%

#732

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

950%

#734

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

917%

#735

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

879%

#736

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

878%

#737

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

854%

#740

A10-4655M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2357M

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

99%

#84

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

268%

#85

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

264%

#86

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

242%

#87

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

241%

#88

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

239%

#90

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

231%

#91

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

221%

#92

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

221%

#93

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

215%

#96

Core i3-2357M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

99%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

98%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

96%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A10-4655M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2357M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A10-4655M	Core i3-2357M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A10-4655M	Core i3-2357M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A10-4655M Benchmark Check

Core i3-2357M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10-4655M and Core i3-2357M

A10-4655M

The A10-4655M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,654 points. Launch price was $130.

Core i3-2357M

The Core i3-2357M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,645 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The A10-4655M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-2357M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4655M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A10-4655M versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2357M — a 73.2% clock advantage for the A10-4655M (base: 2 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The A10-4655M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2357M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10-4655M scores 1,654 against the Core i3-2357M's 1,645 — a 0.5% lead for the A10-4655M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-4655M vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2357M.

Feature	A10-4655M	Core i3-2357M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+115%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+54%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Trinity (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,654	1,645
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	440
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	440

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Memory & Platform

The A10-4655M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2357M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP2 (A10-4655M) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS57,QS67,UM67 (Core i3-2357M).

Feature	A10-4655M	Core i3-2357M
Socket	FP2	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1333	1333
Max RAM Capacity	16	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7620G (A10-4655M) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2357M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-4655M rivals Core i3-4010U; Core i3-2357M rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.