CPU
GPU
Core i5-4202Y
A10-6790B
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 i5-4202Y is positioned at rank 964 and the A10-6790B is on rank 947, so the A10-6790B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4202Y
Performance Per Dollar A10-6790B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4202Y | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4202Y | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 i5-4202Y and A10-6790B
Core i5-4202Y
The Core i5-4202Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 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 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.
A10-6790B
The A10-6790B 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4202Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-6790B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6790B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y versus 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790B — a 73% clock advantage for the A10-6790B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i5-4202Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-6790B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4202Y scores 1,552 against the A10-6790B's 1,546 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4202Y.
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+115% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 4 GHz+150% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4096 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,552 | 1,546 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 589 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,030 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4202Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-6790B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. The A10-6790B 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 i5-4202Y) vs 16 (A10-6790B) — the A10-6790B offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4202Y) and A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6790B).
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y) vs AMD-V (A10-6790B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4202Y) and Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6790B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable, A10-6790B targets Office. Direct competitor: A10-6790B rivals Core i3-4330.
| Feature | Core i5-4202Y | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | Radeon HD 8670D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Ultra-portable | Office |
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