CPU
GPU
Core i5-4210Y
A4-7300
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 i5-4210Y is positioned at rank 218 and the A4-7300 is on rank 672, so the Core i5-4210Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210Y
Performance Per Dollar A4-7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4210Y | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4210Y | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4210Y and A4-7300
Core i5-4210Y
The Core i5-4210Y 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 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: 1,530 points. Launch price was $297.
A4-7300
The A4-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,536 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4210Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-7300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4210Y versus 4 GHz on the A4-7300 — a 71.2% clock advantage for the A4-7300 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-4210Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-7300 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4210Y scores 1,530 against the A4-7300's 1,536 — a 0.4% lead for the A4-7300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 580 vs 349, a 49.7% lead for the Core i5-4210Y that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i5-4210Y | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4 GHz+111% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+153% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,530 | 1,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 580+66% | 349 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4210Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-7300 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4210Y) vs 16 (A4-7300) — the A4-7300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4210Y) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-7300).
| Feature | Core i5-4210Y | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210Y) vs AMD-V (A4-7300). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4210Y) and Radeon HD 8470D (A4-7300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1, A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210Y rivals A4-6210; A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Core i5-4210Y | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4200 | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | Budget Desktop |
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