Core i5-5200U vs A10-9620P

Core i5-5200U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

A10-9620P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-5200U

2 / 4

2,503

0.0%

2,514

+0.4%

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 i5-5200U is positioned at rank 446 and the A10-9620P is on rank 537, so the Core i5-5200U 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 i5-5200U

#434

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

586%

#435

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

578%

#436

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

530%

#437

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

528%

#438

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

523%

#440

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

505%

#441

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

484%

#442

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

483%

#443

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

470%

#446

Core i5-5200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-9620P

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

#525

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

700%

#526

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

690%

#527

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

633%

#528

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

631%

#529

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

625%

#531

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

603%

#532

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

579%

#533

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

578%

#534

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

562%

#537

A10-9620P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10-9620P (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-5200U	A10-9620P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-5200U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-5200U	A10-9620P
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 i5-5200U Benchmark Check

A10-9620P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5200U and A10-9620P

Core i5-5200U

The Core i5-5200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,503 points. Launch price was $281.

A10-9620P

The A10-9620P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,514 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-5200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-9620P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9620P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-5200U versus 3.4 GHz on the A10-9620P — a 23% clock advantage for the A10-9620P (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-5200U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-9620P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5200U scores 2,503 against the A10-9620P's 2,514 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-9620P.

Feature	Core i5-5200U	A10-9620P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,503	2,514
Geekbench 6 Single	—	485

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5200U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-9620P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-5200U	A10-9620P
Socket	FCBGA1168	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-5200U) / AMD-V (A10-9620P). The A10-9620P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Core i5-5200U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9620P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-9620P rivals Core i3-7100U.