A10-5700 vs Core i7-4600U
A10-5700
Core i7-4600U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 A10-5700 is positioned at rank 448 and the Core i7-4600U is on rank 753, so the A10-5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5700
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4600U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5700 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5700 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-5700 and Core i7-4600U
A10-5700
The A10-5700 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i7-4600U
The Core i7-4600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,720 points. Launch price was $398.
Processing Power
The A10-5700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4600U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10-5700 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4600U — a 19.2% clock advantage for the A10-5700 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The A10-5700 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4600U uses Haswell-ULT (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5700 scores 2,747 against the Core i7-4600U's 2,720 — a 1% lead for the A10-5700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5700 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4600U.
| Feature | A10-5700 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+62% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Haswell-ULT (2013) |
| PassMark | 2,747 | 2,720 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-5700 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4600U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-5700 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A10-5700) / not specified (Core i7-4600U). The A10-5700 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Core i7-4600U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5700 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | A10-5700 | Core i7-4600U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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