Core i5-4210H vs A10-6790K

Core i5-4210H

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

A10-6790K

4 Cores4 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4210H

2 / 4

3,084

0.0%

Core i5-520M

Core 2 Extreme X9100

Pentium G4500T

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,112

+0.9%

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 i5-4210H is positioned at rank 1003 and the A10-6790K is on rank 414, so the A10-6790K 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 i5-4210H

#991

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2140%

#992

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2109%

#993

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1936%

#994

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1927%

#995

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1909%

#997

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1844%

#998

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1768%

#999

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1765%

#1000

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1718%

#1003

Core i5-4210H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

99%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

98%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

97%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

96%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

96%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

95%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-6790K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

6010%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

5678%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4123%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1242%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

984%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

861%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

493%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

487%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

443%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

443%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

438%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

426%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

420%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

419%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

415%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

99%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

99%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

98%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#414

A10-6790K

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#419

Celeron G3900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $39

99%

#420

Celeron G1840

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

98%

#421

Core i5-8400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $95

98%

#423

Phenom II X3 705e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $69

98%

#427

Core 2 Duo E8500

MSRP: $26|Avg: $26

96%

#429

Xeon E5-2618L v4

MSRP: $779|Avg: $33

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4210H leads in gaming performance. However, the A10-6790K is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4210H	A10-6790K
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4210H	A10-6790K
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 i5-4210H Benchmark Check

A10-6790K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4210H and A10-6790K

Core i5-4210H

The Core i5-4210H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 3,084 points. Launch price was $225.

A10-6790K

The A10-6790K 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. L3 cache: 0 kB. 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: 3,112 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4210H packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-6790K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6790K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4210H versus 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790K — a 20.5% clock advantage for the A10-6790K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i5-4210H uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-6790K uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4210H scores 3,084 against the A10-6790K's 3,112 — a 0.9% lead for the A10-6790K. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,020 vs 412, a 84.9% lead for the Core i5-4210H that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4210H vs 0 kB on the A10-6790K.

Feature	Core i5-4210H	A10-6790K
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	4 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	4096 kB+700%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	3,084	3,112
Geekbench 6 Single	1,020+148%	412
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,916	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4210H uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-6790K uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — 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: 8-series (Core i5-4210H) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-6790K).

Feature	Core i5-4210H	A10-6790K
Socket	BGA1364	FM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the A10-6790K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i5-4210H) vs AMD-V (A10-6790K). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4210H) and Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6790K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210H targets Gaming, A10-6790K targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210H rivals Ryzen 5 3550H; A10-6790K rivals Core i3-4340.