A4-4300M vs Core i3-5015U
A4-4300M
Core i3-5015U
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 A4-4300M is positioned at rank 647 and the Core i3-5015U is on rank 648, so the A4-4300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-4300M
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5015U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-4300M | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-4300M | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-4300M and Core i3-5015U
A4-4300M
The A4-4300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,997 points. Launch price was $50.
Core i3-5015U
The Core i3-5015U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,990 points. Launch price was $275.
Processing Power
The A4-4300M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-5015U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A4-4300M versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-5015U — a 35.3% clock advantage for the A4-4300M (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The A4-4300M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-5015U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-4300M scores 1,997 against the Core i3-5015U's 1,990 — a 0.4% lead for the A4-4300M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-4300M vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-5015U.
| Feature | A4-4300M | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,997 | 1,990 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 282 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-4300M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-5015U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-4300M) vs 12 (Core i3-5015U) — the A4-4300M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-4300M | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 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 (A4-4300M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-5015U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7420G (A4-4300M) and HD Graphics 5500 (Core i3-5015U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4300M targets Budget Laptop, Core i3-5015U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A4-4300M rivals Pentium B980.
| Feature | A4-4300M | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7420G | HD Graphics 5500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Mobile |
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