A12-9720P vs Core i7-4510U

A12-9720P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Core i7-4510U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A12-9720P

4 / 4

2,622

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-4510U

2 / 4

2,634

+0.5%

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 A12-9720P is positioned at rank 1016 and the Core i7-4510U is on rank 66, so the Core i7-4510U 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 A12-9720P

#1004

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2238%

#1005

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2205%

#1006

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2024%

#1007

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2015%

#1008

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1997%

#1010

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1928%

#1011

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1849%

#1012

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1846%

#1013

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1796%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

100%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

99%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

99%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

97%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

97%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

94%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4510U

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

91%

#54

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

223%

#55

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

220%

#56

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

202%

#57

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

201%

#58

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

199%

#60

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

192%

#61

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

184%

#62

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

184%

#63

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

179%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

98%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4510U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A12-9720P in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A12-9720P	Core i7-4510U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the A12-9720P holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $25 (vs $393), it costs 94% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1465% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-4510U.

Insight	A12-9720P	Core i7-4510U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1465%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)

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.

A12-9720P Benchmark Check

Core i7-4510U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A12-9720P and Core i7-4510U

A12-9720P

The A12-9720P 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,622 points. Launch price was $130.

Core i7-4510U

The Core i7-4510U 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,634 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The A12-9720P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4510U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9720P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the A12-9720P versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-4510U — a 14.9% clock advantage for the A12-9720P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A12-9720P uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-4510U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A12-9720P scores 2,622 against the Core i7-4510U's 2,634 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-4510U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 529 vs 880, a 49.8% lead for the Core i7-4510U that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	A12-9720P	Core i7-4510U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+35%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,622	2,634
Geekbench 6 Single	529	880+66%

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Memory & Platform

The A12-9720P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4510U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the A12-9720P versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i7-4510U — the A12-9720P 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 (A12-9720P) vs 12 (Core i7-4510U) — the Core i7-4510U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A12-9720P	Core i7-4510U
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%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A12-9720P) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4510U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A12-9720P) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i7-4510U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9720P targets Laptop, Core i7-4510U targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: A12-9720P rivals Core i5-7200U; Core i7-4510U rivals A10-7300.