Core i5-3439Y vs A10-4600M

Core i5-3439Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

A10-4600M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3439Y

2 / 4

1,957

+0.5%

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 i5-3439Y is positioned at rank 1077 and the A10-4600M is on rank 661, so the A10-4600M 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 i5-3439Y

#1065

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2893%

#1066

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2851%

#1067

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2617%

#1068

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2606%

#1069

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2582%

#1071

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2493%

#1072

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2391%

#1073

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2387%

#1074

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2322%

#1077

Core i5-3439Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

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 Leadership: The Core i5-3439Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A10-4600M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3439Y	A10-4600M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-3439Y	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 i5-3439Y Benchmark Check

A10-4600M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3439Y and A10-4600M

Core i5-3439Y

The Core i5-3439Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,957 points. Launch price was $69.

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 i5-3439Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-4600M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4600M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-3439Y versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-4600M — a 32.7% clock advantage for the A10-4600M (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-3439Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-4600M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3439Y scores 1,957 against the A10-4600M's 1,948 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-3439Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 472 vs 342, a 31.9% lead for the Core i5-3439Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 966 vs 916 (5.3% advantage for the Core i5-3439Y). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3439Y vs 0 kB on the A10-4600M.

Feature	Core i5-3439Y	A10-4600M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+39%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.3 GHz+53%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4 MB (total)+1500%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,957	1,948
Geekbench 6 Single	472+38%	342
Geekbench 6 Multi	966+5%	916

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3439Y uses the BGA1023 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. The Core i5-3439Y supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 7-series (Core i5-3439Y) and A70M (A10-4600M).

Feature	Core i5-3439Y	A10-4600M
Socket	BGA1023	FS1r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i5-3439Y) vs AMD-V (A10-4600M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3439Y) and Radeon HD 7660G (A10-4600M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3439Y targets Budget, A10-4600M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3439Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050U; A10-4600M rivals Core i3-2310M.