Core i3-4025U vs A10-4600M

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4025U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

A10-4600M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4025U

2 / 4

1,949

+0.1%

1,948

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i3-4025U is positioned at rank 462 and the A10-4600M is on rank 661, so the Core i3-4025U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4025U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#450

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

602%

#451

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

593%

#452

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

545%

#453

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

542%

#454

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

537%

#456

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

519%

#457

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

497%

#458

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

497%

#459

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

483%

#462

Core i3-4025U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-4600M

#649

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

904%

#650

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

890%

#651

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

817%

#652

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

814%

#653

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

806%

#655

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

779%

#656

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

747%

#657

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

745%

#658

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

725%

#661

A10-4600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-4600M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4025U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-4025U	A10-4600M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4025U	A10-4600M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-4025U Benchmark Check

A10-4600M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4025U and A10-4600M

Core i3-4025U

The Core i3-4025U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,949 points. Launch price was $275.

A10-4600M

The A10-4600M 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,948 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4025U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-4600M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4600M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4025U versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4600M — a 51% clock advantage for the A10-4600M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-4025U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-4600M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4025U scores 1,949 against the A10-4600M's 1,948 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-4025U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4025U vs 0 kB on the A10-4600M.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	A10-4600M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+68%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.3 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	4 MB (total)+700%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,949	1,948
Geekbench 6 Single	—	342
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	916

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4025U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-4600M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	A10-4600M
Socket	FCBGA1168	FS1r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4025U) / AMD-V (A10-4600M). The A10-4600M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Core i3-4025U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4600M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4600M rivals Core i3-2310M.