Core i5-4210M vs Athlon X4 750K
Core i5-4210M
Athlon X4 750K
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 i5-4210M is positioned at rank 715 and the Athlon X4 750K is on rank 576, so the Athlon X4 750K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210M
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 750K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4210M | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4210M | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
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 i5-4210M and Athlon X4 750K
Core i5-4210M
The Core i5-4210M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,899 points. Launch price was $225.
Athlon X4 750K
The Athlon X4 750K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4210M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 750K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 750K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-4210M versus 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750K — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750K (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-4210M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X4 750K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4210M scores 2,899 against the Athlon X4 750K's 2,879 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-4210M.
| Feature | Core i5-4210M | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,899 | 2,879 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 959 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4210M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 750K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Athlon X4 750K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4210M) and AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750K).
| Feature | Core i5-4210M | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210M) / not specified (Athlon X4 750K). The Core i5-4210M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Athlon X4 750K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210M rivals A10-5750M.
| Feature | Core i5-4210M | Athlon X4 750K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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