CPU
GPU
Core i3-5015U
A4-4300M
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 i3-5015U is positioned at rank 648 and the A4-4300M is on rank 647, so the A4-4300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5015U
Performance Per Dollar A4-4300M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-5015U | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-5015U | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-5015U and A4-4300M
Core i3-5015U
The Core i3-5015U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,990 points. Launch price was $275.
A4-4300M
The A4-4300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,997 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core i3-5015U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-4300M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-5015U versus 3 GHz on the A4-4300M — a 35.3% clock advantage for the A4-4300M (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-5015U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-4300M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-5015U scores 1,990 against the A4-4300M's 1,997 — a 0.4% lead for the A4-4300M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-5015U vs 0 kB on the A4-4300M.
| Feature | Core i3-5015U | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,990 | 1,997 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 282 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-5015U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-4300M 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 i3-5015U) vs 16 (A4-4300M) — the A4-4300M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i3-5015U | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Core i3-5015U) vs AMD-V (A4-4300M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 5500 (Core i3-5015U) and Radeon HD 7420G (A4-4300M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-5015U targets Mobile, A4-4300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-4300M rivals Pentium B980.
| Feature | Core i3-5015U | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 5500 | Radeon HD 7420G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget Laptop |
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