Pentium A1018 vs Core i5-430UM

Pentium A1018

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2013

Core i5-430UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium A1018

2 / 2

1,188

+0.3%

1,185

0.0%

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 Pentium A1018 is positioned at rank 1105 and the Core i5-430UM is on rank 934, so the Core i5-430UM 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 Pentium A1018

#1093

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3260%

#1094

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3212%

#1095

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2949%

#1096

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2936%

#1097

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2909%

#1099

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2809%

#1100

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2693%

#1101

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2689%

#1102

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2617%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

100%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

98%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

97%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

96%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

95%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430UM

#922

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1683%

#923

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1659%

#924

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1523%

#925

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1516%

#926

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1502%

#928

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1450%

#929

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1391%

#930

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1388%

#931

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1351%

#934

Core i5-430UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-430UM leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium A1018 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium A1018	Core i5-430UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium A1018	Core i5-430UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Pentium A1018 Benchmark Check

Core i5-430UM Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium A1018 and Core i5-430UM

Pentium A1018

The Pentium A1018 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,188 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-430UM

The Core i5-430UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 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: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium A1018 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-430UM's 2 cores. The Core i5-430UM is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium A1018 scores 1,188 against the Core i5-430UM's 1,185 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium A1018. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium A1018 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM.

Feature	Pentium A1018	Core i5-430UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	1.73 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+75%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB Intel® Smart Cache	3 MB+200%
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,188	1,185
Geekbench 6 Single	—	250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	500

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium A1018 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-430UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium A1018	Core i5-430UM
Socket	PGA988	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium A1018) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-430UM). The Core i5-430UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium A1018 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300.