Core i5-4200H vs A10-5800B
Core i5-4200H
A10-5800B
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 i5-4200H is positioned at rank 221 and the A10-5800B is on rank 424, so the Core i5-4200H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200H
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4200H | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4200H | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4200H and A10-5800B
Core i5-4200H
The Core i5-4200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,036 points. Launch price was $257.
A10-5800B
The A10-5800B 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,027 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4200H packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-5800B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4200H versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800B — a 21.1% clock advantage for the A10-5800B (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-4200H uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-5800B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4200H scores 3,036 against the A10-5800B's 3,027 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4200H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 990 vs 459, a 73.3% lead for the Core i5-4200H that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4200H vs 0 kB on the A10-5800B.
| Feature | Core i5-4200H | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,036 | 3,027 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 990+116% | 459 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,927 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4200H uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5800B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200H) and A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800B).
| Feature | Core i5-4200H | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200H) vs AMD-V (A10-5800B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4200H) and Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200H targets Productivity, A10-5800B targets Office. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200H rivals Core i7-4500U; A10-5800B rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Core i5-4200H | A10-5800B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Productivity | Office |
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