CPU
GPU
Core i5-520M
A4 PRO-3340B
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 i5-520M is positioned at rank 1139 and the A4 PRO-3340B is on rank 637, so the A4 PRO-3340B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-520M
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-520M | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-520M | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) | ✅ 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 i5-520M and A4 PRO-3340B
Core i5-520M
The Core i5-520M 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,727 points. Launch price was $225.
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-520M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A4 PRO-3340B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Core i5-520M versus 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B — a 28.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-520M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-520M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-520M scores 1,727 against the A4 PRO-3340B's 1,709 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-520M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 360 vs 200, a 57.1% lead for the Core i5-520M that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i5-520M | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.93 GHz+33% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,727+1% | 1,709 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 360+80% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 695 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-520M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Core i5-520M versus DDR3-1600 on the A4 PRO-3340B — the Core i5-520M supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4 PRO-3340B supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-520M) vs 1 (A4 PRO-3340B). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-520M) vs 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) — the Core i5-520M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-520M | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 16 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-520M) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) (Core i5-520M) and Radeon HD 8240 (A4 PRO-3340B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-520M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660; A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | Core i5-520M | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) | Radeon HD 8240 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Laptop |
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