A10-6790B vs Core i5-4202Y
A10-6790B
Core i5-4202Y
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 A10-6790B is positioned at rank 947 and the Core i5-4202Y is on rank 964, so the A10-6790B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A10-6790B
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4202Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-6790B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-6790B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A10-6790B and Core i5-4202Y
A10-6790B
The A10-6790B 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i5-4202Y
The Core i5-4202Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A10-6790B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4202Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6790B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790B versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y — a 73% clock advantage for the A10-6790B (base: 4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A10-6790B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4202Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-6790B scores 1,546 against the Core i5-4202Y's 1,552 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4202Y.
| Feature | A10-6790B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+115% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+150% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,546 | 1,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 589 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,030 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-6790B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4202Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The A10-6790B 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 (A10-6790B) vs 12 (Core i5-4202Y) — the A10-6790B offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6790B) and HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4202Y).
| Feature | A10-6790B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-6790B) vs VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6790B) and Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4202Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6790B targets Office, Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable. Direct competitor: A10-6790B rivals Core i3-4330.
| Feature | A10-6790B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8670D | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | Office | Ultra-portable |
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