CPU
GPU
Core i5-580M
A4-4300M
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 i5-580M is positioned at rank 1215 and the A4-4300M is on rank 647, so the A4-4300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-580M
Performance Per Dollar A4-4300M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-580M | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 i5-580M | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-580M and A4-4300M
Core i5-580M
The Core i5-580M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 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: 1,983 points. Launch price was $266.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-580M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A4-4300M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-580M versus 3 GHz on the A4-4300M — a 10.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-580M (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-580M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-4300M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-580M scores 1,983 against the A4-4300M's 1,997 — a 0.7% lead for the A4-4300M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 445 vs 282, a 44.8% lead for the Core i5-580M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-580M vs 0 kB on the A4-4300M.
| Feature | Core i5-580M | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+11% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+6% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,983 | 1,997 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 445+58% | 282 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-580M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-4300M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The A4-4300M 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 i5-580M | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 i5-580M) vs AMD-V (A4-4300M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Core i5-580M) and Radeon HD 7420G (A4-4300M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-580M targets Legacy Laptop, A4-4300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-580M rivals Phenom II X2 N660; A4-4300M rivals Pentium B980.
| Feature | Core i5-580M | A4-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | Radeon HD 7420G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Budget Laptop |
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