A9-9425 vs Core i3-530
A9-9425
Core i3-530
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 A9-9425 is positioned at rank 1078 and the Core i3-530 is on rank 933, so the Core i3-530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A9-9425
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A9-9425 | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A9-9425 | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 A9-9425 and Core i3-530
A9-9425
The A9-9425 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,518 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-530
The Core i3-530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,516 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
The A9-9425 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-530's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A9-9425 versus 0.93 GHz on the Core i3-530 — a 119.7% clock advantage for the A9-9425 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The A9-9425 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-530 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9425 scores 1,518 against the Core i3-530's 1,516 — a 0.1% lead for the A9-9425. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A9-9425 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-530.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+298% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+6% | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,518 | 1,516 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 422 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 724 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A9-9425 uses the FT4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-530 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT4 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A9-9425) / not specified (Core i3-530). The A9-9425 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)), while the Core i3-530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9425 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A9-9425 rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The A9-9425 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i3-530 debuted at $113. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Core i3-530 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A9-9425 delivers 50.6 pts/$ vs 101.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-530 — making the Core i3-530 the 66.5% better value option.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Core i3-530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $113-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.6 | 101.1+100% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2010 |
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