CPU
GPU
Core i5-4308U
A10-5800K
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 i5-4308U is positioned at rank 700 and the A10-5800K is on rank 430, so the A10-5800K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4308U
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4308U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4308U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4308U and A10-5800K
Core i5-4308U
The Core i5-4308U 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $315.
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4308U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-5800K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5800K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4308U versus 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K — a 24% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-4308U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-5800K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4308U scores 2,978 against the A10-5800K's 2,963 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4308U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U vs 0 kB on the A10-5800K.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,978 | 2,963 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 461 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4308U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5800K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The A10-5800K 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 i5-4308U) vs 16 (A10-5800K) — the A10-5800K offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Only the A10-5800K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U) vs AMD-V (A10-5800K). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4308U) and Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4308U targets Mobile, A10-5800K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | A10-5800K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Graphics 5100 | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
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