A4-7300 vs Core i5-4210Y
A4-7300
Core i5-4210Y
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 A4-7300 is positioned at rank 672 and the Core i5-4210Y is on rank 218, so the Core i5-4210Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-7300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7300 | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7300 | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-7300 and Core i5-4210Y
A4-7300
The A4-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,536 points. Launch price was $50.
Core i5-4210Y
The Core i5-4210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The A4-7300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4210Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4-7300 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4210Y — a 71.2% clock advantage for the A4-7300 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A4-7300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4210Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-7300 scores 1,536 against the Core i5-4210Y's 1,530 — a 0.4% lead for the A4-7300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 349 vs 580, a 49.7% lead for the Core i5-4210Y that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+111% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+153% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,536 | 1,530 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349 | 580+66% |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4210Y 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 (A4-7300) vs 12 (Core i5-4210Y) — the A4-7300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-7300) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4210Y).
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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 (A4-7300) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8470D (A4-7300) and HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4210Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop, Core i5-4210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250; Core i5-4210Y rivals A4-6210.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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