CPU
GPU
A10-5800K
Core i5-4308U
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 A10-5800K is positioned at rank 430 and the Core i5-4308U is on rank 700, so the A10-5800K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4308U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5800K | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5800K | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-5800K and Core i5-4308U
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Core i5-4308U
The Core i5-4308U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $315.
Processing Power
The A10-5800K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4308U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5800K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4308U — a 24% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A10-5800K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4308U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5800K scores 2,963 against the Core i5-4308U's 2,978 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4308U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5800K vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+27% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,963 | 2,978 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 461 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-5800K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4308U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The A10-5800K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-5800K) vs 12 (Core i5-4308U) — the A10-5800K offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Only the A10-5800K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-5800K) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800K) and Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4308U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800K targets Budget, Core i5-4308U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | Iris Graphics 5100 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Mobile |
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