Pro A10-8700B vs Core i5-4200U

Pro A10-8700B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Core i5-4200U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pro A10-8700B

4 / 4

2,170

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4200U

2 / 4

2,176

+0.3%

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 Pro A10-8700B is positioned at rank 519 and the Core i5-4200U is on rank 243, so the Core i5-4200U 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 Pro A10-8700B

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#507

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

676%

#508

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

666%

#509

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

612%

#510

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

609%

#511

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

603%

#513

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

582%

#514

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

559%

#515

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

558%

#516

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

543%

#519

Pro A10-8700B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200U

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#231

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

405%

#232

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

399%

#233

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

366%

#234

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

364%

#235

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

361%

#237

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

349%

#238

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

334%

#239

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

334%

#240

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

325%

#243

Core i5-4200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pro A10-8700B leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-4200U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pro A10-8700B	Core i5-4200U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pro A10-8700B	Core i5-4200U
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.

Pro A10-8700B Benchmark Check

Core i5-4200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pro A10-8700B and Core i5-4200U

Pro A10-8700B

The Pro A10-8700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,170 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4200U

The Core i5-4200U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,176 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pro A10-8700B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4200U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A10-8700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pro A10-8700B versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i5-4200U — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pro A10-8700B (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pro A10-8700B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4200U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A10-8700B scores 2,170 against the Core i5-4200U's 2,176 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4200U.

Feature	Pro A10-8700B	Core i5-4200U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+23%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+12%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,170	2,176
Geekbench 6 Single	—	733

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Memory & Platform

The Pro A10-8700B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4200U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pro A10-8700B	Core i5-4200U
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pro A10-8700B) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200U). The Core i5-4200U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Pro A10-8700B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200U rivals A6-5350M.