Core i5-4200U
VS
A10-5750M

Core i5-4200U vs A10-5750M

Intel

Core i5-4200U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013
VS
AMD

A10-5750M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

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 i5-4200U is positioned at rank 243 and the A10-5750M is on rank 1227, so the Core i5-4200U 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 i5-4200U

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
99%
#231
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
405%
#232
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
399%
#233
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
366%
#234
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
364%
#235
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
361%
#237
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
349%
#238
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
334%
#239
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
334%
#240
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
325%
#243
Core i5-4200U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-5750M

#1215
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
7428%
#1216
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
7319%
#1217
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
6719%
#1218
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
6689%
#1219
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
6627%
#1221
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
6400%
#1222
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
6137%
#1223
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
6127%
#1224
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
5962%
#1227
A10-5750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1228
Core i7-620UM
MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A
99%
#1230
Celeron 570
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
95%
#1231
Core i7-820QM
MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A
84%
#1233
Core Duo T2700
MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A
71%
#1235
Pentium SU4100
MSRP: $289|Avg: $15
60%
#1236
Core Solo T1400
MSRP: $200|Avg: $5
54%
#1237
Core i7-940XM
MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A
52%
#1238
Core Solo T1350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $70
51%
#1240
Core Solo T1300
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
47%
#1241
Core Solo T1200
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
43%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4200U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A10-5750M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i5-4200UA10-5750M
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 (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-4200UA10-5750M
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4200U and A10-5750M

Intel

Core i5-4200U

The Core i5-4200U 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,176 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A10-5750M

The A10-5750M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,174 points. Launch price was $130.

Processing Power

The Core i5-4200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-5750M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5750M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4200U versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-5750M — a 29.5% clock advantage for the A10-5750M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-4200U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-5750M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4200U scores 2,176 against the A10-5750M's 2,174 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4200U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 733 vs 320, a 78.4% lead for the Core i5-4200U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200U vs 0 kB on the A10-5750M.

FeatureCore i5-4200UA10-5750M
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz
3.5 GHz+35%
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
2.5 GHz+56%
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
1 MB (per core)+300%
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark
2,176
2,174
Geekbench 6 Single
733+129%
320
Geekbench 6 Multi
707
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4200U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5750M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The A10-5750M 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. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4200U) vs 16 (A10-5750M) — the A10-5750M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4200U) and A76M (A10-5750M).

FeatureCore i5-4200UA10-5750M
Socket
FCBGA1168
FS1r2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1600
DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
32 GB+100%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
16+33%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U) vs AMD-V (A10-5750M). Both include integrated graphics HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4200U) and Radeon HD 8650G (A10-5750M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop, A10-5750M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M; A10-5750M rivals Core i3-3110M.

FeatureCore i5-4200UA10-5750M
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 4400
Radeon HD 8650G
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
AMD-V
Target Use
Thin & Light Laptop
Legacy Laptop