CPU
GPU
A10-7400P
Core i5-4250U
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 A10-7400P is positioned at rank 621 and the Core i5-4250U is on rank 100, so the Core i5-4250U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7400P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4250U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7400P | Core i5-4250U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7400P | Core i5-4250U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-7400P and Core i5-4250U
A10-7400P
The A10-7400P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,134 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i5-4250U
The Core i5-4250U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 2,144 points. Launch price was $430.
Processing Power
The A10-7400P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4250U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7400P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the A10-7400P versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4250U — a 26.7% clock advantage for the A10-7400P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The A10-7400P uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4250U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7400P scores 2,134 against the Core i5-4250U's 2,144 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4250U.
| Feature | A10-7400P | Core i5-4250U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+31% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+92% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,134 | 2,144 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 770 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,450 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-7400P uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4250U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-7400P) vs 12 (Core i5-4250U) — the A10-7400P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP3 (A10-7400P) and Haswell-ULT (Core i5-4250U).
| Feature | A10-7400P | Core i5-4250U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-7400P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4250U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10-7400P) and HD Graphics 5000 (Core i5-4250U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7400P targets Laptop, Core i5-4250U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7400P rivals Core i5-4200U; Core i5-4250U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Feature | A10-7400P | Core i5-4250U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | HD Graphics 5000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Laptop | Budget |
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