Core i5-430M vs A6-5357M
Core i5-430M
A6-5357M
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 i5-430M is positioned at rank 12 and the A6-5357M is on rank 872, so the Core i5-430M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430M
Performance Per Dollar A6-5357M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-430M | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($33) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-430M | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($33) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-430M and A6-5357M
Core i5-430M
The Core i5-430M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,210 points. Launch price was $79.
A6-5357M
The A6-5357M 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Core i5-430M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6-5357M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core i5-430M versus 3.5 GHz on the A6-5357M — a 32.2% clock advantage for the A6-5357M (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-430M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-5357M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-430M scores 1,210 against the A6-5357M's 1,219 — a 0.7% lead for the A6-5357M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 380, a 8.2% lead for the A6-5357M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-430M vs 0 kB on the A6-5357M.
| Feature | Core i5-430M | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.5 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 2.9 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,210 | 1,219 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | 380+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-430M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-5357M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The A6-5357M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i5-430M | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-430M) vs AMD-V (A6-5357M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i5-430M) and Radeon HD 8450G (A6-5357M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-430M targets Performance Laptop, A6-5357M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-430M rivals AMD Turion II M620; A6-5357M rivals Core i3-3120M.
| Feature | Core i5-430M | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Radeon HD 8450G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | Budget Laptop |
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