CPU
GPU
A4-3300M
Core i5-430UM
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 A4-3300M is positioned at rank 888 and the Core i5-430UM is on rank 934, so the A4-3300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300M
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3300M | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3300M | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-3300M and Core i5-430UM
A4-3300M
The A4-3300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,186 points. Launch price was $50.
Core i5-430UM
The Core i5-430UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A4-3300M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-430UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300M versus 1.73 GHz on the Core i5-430UM — a 36.4% clock advantage for the A4-3300M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The A4-3300M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-430UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3300M scores 1,186 against the Core i5-430UM's 1,185 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-3300M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 256 vs 250, a 2.4% lead for the A4-3300M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3300M vs 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+45% | 1.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+58% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,186 | 1,185 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 256+2% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 500 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3300M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-430UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The A4-3300M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A60M,A70M (A4-3300M) and HM55 (Core i5-430UM).
| Feature | A4-3300M | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-3300M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-430UM). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3300M) and Intel HD Graphics (Core i5-430UM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop, Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940; Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Core i5-430UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Legacy Ultrabook |
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