Core i5-470UM vs A4-4300M

CPU

GPU

Core i5-470UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010

A4-4300M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-470UM

2 / 4

1,973

0.0%

1,997

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i5-470UM is positioned at rank 124 and the A4-4300M is on rank 647, so the Core i5-470UM 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 i5-470UM

#112

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#113

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

293%

#114

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

269%

#115

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

268%

#116

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#118

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#119

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

246%

#120

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#121

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

239%

#124

Core i5-470UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-4300M

#635

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

882%

#636

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

869%

#637

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

797%

#638

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

794%

#639

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

787%

#641

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

760%

#642

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

728%

#643

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

727%

#644

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

708%

#647

A4-4300M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-4300M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-470UM in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-470UM	A4-4300M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-470UM	A4-4300M
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.

Core i5-470UM Benchmark Check

A4-4300M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-470UM and A4-4300M

Core i5-470UM

The Core i5-470UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,973 points. Launch price was $69.

A4-4300M

The A4-4300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,997 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-470UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-4300M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM versus 3 GHz on the A4-4300M — a 46.9% clock advantage for the A4-4300M (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-470UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-4300M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-470UM scores 1,973 against the A4-4300M's 1,997 — a 1.2% lead for the A4-4300M. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM vs 0 kB on the A4-4300M.

Feature	Core i5-470UM	A4-4300M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	3 GHz+61%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	2.5 GHz+88%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (total)+100%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,973	1,997+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	282

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-470UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-4300M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-470UM	A4-4300M
Socket	BGA1288	FS1r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
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 i5-470UM) / AMD-V (A4-4300M). The A4-4300M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7420G), while the Core i5-470UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-4300M rivals Pentium B980.