Core i3-4025U vs Core i5-520UM

Core i3-4025U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Core i5-520UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4025U

2 / 4

1,949

+0.3%

1,943

0.0%

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 Core i5-520UM is on rank 130, so the Core i5-520UM 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 Core i5-520UM

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

95%

#118

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

302%

#119

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

298%

#120

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

273%

#121

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

272%

#122

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

269%

#124

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

260%

#125

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

250%

#126

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

249%

#127

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

242%

#130

Core i5-520UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-4025U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-520UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4025U	Core i5-520UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4025U	Core i5-520UM
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

Core i5-520UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4025U and Core i5-520UM

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.

Core i5-520UM

The Core i5-520UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.07 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,943 points. Launch price was $241.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4025U and Core i5-520UM share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4025U versus 1.87 GHz on the Core i5-520UM — a 1.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-4025U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.07 GHz). The Core i3-4025U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-520UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4025U scores 1,949 against the Core i5-520UM's 1,943 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-4025U. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	Core i5-520UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+2%	1.87 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+78%	1.07 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,949	1,943

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4025U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-520UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	Core i5-520UM
Socket	FCBGA1168	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4025U) / true (Core i5-520UM). The Core i5-520UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Core i3-4025U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-520UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.