
A10-6700 vs Core i5-4210H

A10-6700

Core i5-4210H
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 A10-6700 is positioned at rank 415 and the Core i5-4210H is on rank 1003, so the A10-6700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-6700 | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-6700 | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-6700 and Core i5-4210H

A10-6700
The A10-6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,109 points. Launch price was $130.

Core i5-4210H
The Core i5-4210H 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The A10-6700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4210H offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the A10-6700 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4210H — a 20.5% clock advantage for the A10-6700 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The A10-6700 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4210H uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-6700 scores 3,109 against the Core i5-4210H's 3,084 — a 0.8% lead for the A10-6700. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 438 vs 1,020, a 79.8% lead for the Core i5-4210H that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-6700 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4210H.
| Feature | A10-6700 | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,109 | 3,084 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 438 | 1,020+133% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,916 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-6700 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4210H uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-6700) and 8-series (Core i5-4210H).
| Feature | A10-6700 | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-6700) vs VT-x (Core i5-4210H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6700) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4210H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6700 targets Budget, Core i5-4210H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: A10-6700 rivals Core i3-3240; Core i5-4210H rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Feature | A10-6700 | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8670D | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Gaming |
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