CPU
GPU
Core i5-4250U
A10-7400P
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 i5-4250U is positioned at rank 100 and the A10-7400P is on rank 621, so the Core i5-4250U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4250U
Performance Per Dollar A10-7400P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4250U | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4250U | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4250U and A10-7400P
Core i5-4250U
The Core i5-4250U 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 1.3 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: 2,144 points. Launch price was $430.
A10-7400P
The A10-7400P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,134 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4250U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-7400P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7400P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4250U versus 3.4 GHz on the A10-7400P — a 26.7% clock advantage for the A10-7400P (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-4250U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-7400P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4250U scores 2,144 against the A10-7400P's 2,134 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4250U.
| Feature | Core i5-4250U | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz+92% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,144 | 2,134 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 770 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4250U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-7400P uses FP3 (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 i5-4250U) vs 16 (A10-7400P) — the A10-7400P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Haswell-ULT (Core i5-4250U) and FP3 (A10-7400P).
| Feature | Core i5-4250U | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| 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, VT-d (Core i5-4250U) vs AMD-V (A10-7400P). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 5000 (Core i5-4250U) and Radeon R6 (A10-7400P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4250U targets Budget, A10-7400P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4250U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U; A10-7400P rivals Core i5-4200U.
| Feature | Core i5-4250U | A10-7400P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 5000 | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Laptop |
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