Core i3-4158U vs A10-4600M
Core i3-4158U
A10-4600M
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 i3-4158U is positioned at rank 576 and the A10-4600M is on rank 661, so the Core i3-4158U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4158U
Performance Per Dollar A10-4600M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4158U | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4158U | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i3-4158U and A10-4600M
Core i3-4158U
The Core i3-4158U 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,921 points. Launch price was $315.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4158U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-4600M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4600M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i3-4158U versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4600M — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A10-4600M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-4158U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-4600M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4158U scores 1,921 against the A10-4600M's 1,948 — a 1.4% lead for the A10-4600M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 457 vs 342, a 28.8% lead for the Core i3-4158U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4158U vs 0 kB on the A10-4600M.
| Feature | Core i3-4158U | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,921 | 1,948+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 457+34% | 342 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 916 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4158U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-4600M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i3-4158U) vs 16 (A10-4600M) — the A10-4600M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87 (Core i3-4158U) and A70M (A10-4600M).
| Feature | Core i3-4158U | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-4158U) vs AMD-V (A10-4600M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i3-4158U) and Radeon HD 7660G (A10-4600M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4158U targets Multimedia, A10-4600M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4600M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Core i3-4158U | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Multimedia | Legacy Laptop |
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