CPU
GPU
Core i3-3250
A4-5150M
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 Core i3-3250 is positioned at rank 846 and the A4-5150M is on rank 547, so the A4-5150M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3250
Performance Per Dollar A4-5150M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-3250 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-3250 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 Core i3-3250 and A4-5150M
Core i3-3250
The Core i3-3250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,460 points. Launch price was $138.
A4-5150M
The A4-5150M 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core i3-3250 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-5150M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-3250 versus 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-3250 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i3-3250 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-5150M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3250 scores 2,460 against the A4-5150M's 2,446 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-3250. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3250 vs 0 kB on the A4-5150M.
| Feature | Core i3-3250 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,460 | 2,446 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-3250 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5150M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-3250 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-3250) / AMD-V (A4-5150M). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Core i3-3250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Core i3-3250 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8350G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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