A10-9600P vs Core i5-4210U
A10-9600P
Core i5-4210U
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 A10-9600P is positioned at rank 572 and the Core i5-4210U is on rank 214, so the Core i5-4210U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A10-9600P
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-9600P | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-9600P | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-9600P and Core i5-4210U
A10-9600P
The A10-9600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,333 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i5-4210U
The Core i5-4210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 2,316 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A10-9600P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4210U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A10-9600P versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4210U — a 20% clock advantage for the A10-9600P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The A10-9600P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4210U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-9600P scores 2,333 against the Core i5-4210U's 2,316 — a 0.7% lead for the A10-9600P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 469 vs 763, a 47.7% lead for the Core i5-4210U that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A10-9600P | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+22% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+41% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,333 | 2,316 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 469 | 763+63% |
Memory & Platform
The A10-9600P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4210U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the A10-9600P versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4210U — the A10-9600P supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A10-9600P) vs 12 (Core i5-4210U) — the Core i5-4210U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A10-9600P | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866+33% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 12+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-9600P) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 (A10-9600P) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4210U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9600P targets Laptop, Core i5-4210U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-9600P rivals Core i3-6006U; Core i5-4210U rivals A8-6410.
| Feature | A10-9600P | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Laptop | Thin & Light Laptop |
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