Core i5-4350U
VS
A4-5150M

Core i5-4350U vs A4-5150M

Intel

Core i5-4350U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013
VS
AMD

A4-5150M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

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 i5-4350U is positioned at rank 463 and the A4-5150M is on rank 547, so the Core i5-4350U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4350U

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
98%
#451
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
605%
#452
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
596%
#453
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
547%
#454
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
545%
#455
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
540%
#457
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
521%
#458
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
500%
#459
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
499%
#460
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
486%
#463
Core i5-4350U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#472
Ryzen Embedded R1505G
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-5150M

#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
98%
#535
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
720%
#536
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
709%
#537
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
651%
#538
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
648%
#539
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
642%
#541
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
620%
#542
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
595%
#543
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
594%
#544
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
578%
#547
A4-5150M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#549
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
100%
#557
Pentium P6200
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-5150M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-4350U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i5-4350UA4-5150M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior 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

InsightCore i5-4350UA4-5150M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 i5-4350U and A4-5150M

Intel

Core i5-4350U

The Core i5-4350U 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 2,425 points. Launch price was $342.

AMD

A4-5150M

The A4-5150M 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The Core i5-4350U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-5150M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-4350U versus 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M — a 12.9% clock advantage for the A4-5150M (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-4350U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-5150M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4350U scores 2,425 against the A4-5150M's 2,446 — a 0.9% lead for the A4-5150M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4350U vs 0 kB on the A4-5150M.

FeatureCore i5-4350UA4-5150M
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
3.3 GHz+14%
Base Clock
1.4 GHz
2.7 GHz+93%
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark
2,425
2,446
Geekbench 6 Single
300
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4350U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5150M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-4350UA4-5150M
Socket
FCBGA1168
FS1r2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4350U) / AMD-V (A4-5150M). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Core i5-4350U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.

FeatureCore i5-4350UA4-5150M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8350G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop