A9-9410 vs Core i5-4200Y
A9-9410
Core i5-4200Y
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 A9-9410 is positioned at rank 1071 and the Core i5-4200Y is on rank 211, so the Core i5-4200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A9-9410
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A9-9410 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A9-9410 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 A9-9410 and Core i5-4200Y
A9-9410
The A9-9410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-4200Y
The Core i5-4200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The A9-9410 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4200Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A9-9410 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y — a 59.3% clock advantage for the A9-9410 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The A9-9410 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4200Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9410 scores 1,550 against the Core i5-4200Y's 1,558 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4200Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 574, a 48.5% lead for the Core i5-4200Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A9-9410 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200Y.
| Feature | A9-9410 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+84% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+107% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,550 | 1,558 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | 574+64% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A9-9410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4200Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A9-9410 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4200Y — the A9-9410 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-4200Y supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A9-9410) vs 2 (Core i5-4200Y). PCIe lanes: 8 (A9-9410) vs 12 (Core i5-4200Y) — the Core i5-4200Y offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A9-9410) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200Y).
| Feature | A9-9410 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 12+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A9-9410) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 (A9-9410) and HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4200Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9410 targets Budget Laptop, Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: A9-9410 rivals Pentium N4200; Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M.
| Feature | A9-9410 | Core i5-4200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 | HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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