CPU
GPU
A8-4500M
Pentium 4425Y
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 A8-4500M is positioned at rank 728 and the Pentium 4425Y is on rank 941, so the A8-4500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-4500M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4425Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4500M | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4500M | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-4500M and Pentium 4425Y
A8-4500M
The A8-4500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-4500M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 4425Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-4500M has 2 more cores. The A8-4500M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 4425Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4500M scores 1,693 against the Pentium 4425Y's 1,699 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium 4425Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-4500M vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4425Y.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+12% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,693 | 1,699 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 283 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4500M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-4500M) / not specified (Pentium 4425Y). The A8-4500M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7640G), while the Pentium 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-4500M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-4500M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Pentium 4425Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7640G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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