A8 Pro-7150B vs Core i5-4202Y
A8 Pro-7150B
Core i5-4202Y
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 Pro-7150B is positioned at rank 1073 and the Core i5-4202Y is on rank 964, so the Core i5-4202Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A8 Pro-7150B
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4202Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8 Pro-7150B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8 Pro-7150B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pro-7150B and Core i5-4202Y
A8 Pro-7150B
The A8 Pro-7150B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,541 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-4202Y
The Core i5-4202Y 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8 Pro-7150B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4202Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8 Pro-7150B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A8 Pro-7150B versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A8 Pro-7150B (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A8 Pro-7150B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4202Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8 Pro-7150B scores 1,541 against the Core i5-4202Y's 1,552 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-4202Y.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+19% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,541 | 1,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 589 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,030 |
Memory & Platform
The A8 Pro-7150B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4202Y 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 (A8 Pro-7150B) vs 12 (Core i5-4202Y) — the A8 Pro-7150B offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A8 Pro-7150B) and HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4202Y).
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A8 Pro-7150B) / VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A8 Pro-7150B) and Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4202Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Core i5-4202Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Ultra-portable |
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