A10-9620P vs Core i5-4310U

A10-9620P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2017

Core i5-4310U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A10-9620P

4 / 4

2,514

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4310U

2 / 4

2,525

+0.4%

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 A10-9620P is positioned at rank 537 and the Core i5-4310U is on rank 785, so the A10-9620P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A10-9620P

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

#525

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

700%

#526

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

690%

#527

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

633%

#528

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

631%

#529

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

625%

#531

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

603%

#532

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

579%

#533

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

578%

#534

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

562%

#537

A10-9620P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4310U

#773

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1162%

#774

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1145%

#775

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1051%

#776

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1046%

#777

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1037%

#779

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1001%

#780

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

960%

#781

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

958%

#782

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

933%

#785

Core i5-4310U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

97%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10-9620P (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A10-9620P	Core i5-4310U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4310U (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A10-9620P	Core i5-4310U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A10-9620P Benchmark Check

Core i5-4310U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10-9620P and Core i5-4310U

A10-9620P

The A10-9620P 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,514 points. Launch price was $130.

Core i5-4310U

The Core i5-4310U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The A10-9620P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4310U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9620P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the A10-9620P versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-4310U — a 12.5% clock advantage for the A10-9620P (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A10-9620P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4310U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-9620P scores 2,514 against the Core i5-4310U's 2,525 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4310U.

Feature	A10-9620P	Core i5-4310U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+13%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,514	2,525
Geekbench 6 Single	485	—

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Memory & Platform

The A10-9620P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4310U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A10-9620P	Core i5-4310U
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-9620P) / not specified (Core i5-4310U). The A10-9620P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Core i5-4310U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9620P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-9620P rivals Core i3-7100U.