Pro A12-8800B vs Core i5-4288U

Pro A12-8800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Core i5-4288U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pro A12-8800B

4 / 4

2,667

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4288U

2 / 4

2,659

0.0%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 A12-8800B is positioned at rank 1174 and the Core i5-4288U is on rank 1135, so the Core i5-4288U 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 A12-8800B

#1162

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4399%

#1163

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4334%

#1164

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3979%

#1165

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3961%

#1166

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3925%

#1168

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3790%

#1169

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3634%

#1170

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3628%

#1171

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3531%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

100%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

97%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

97%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

94%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

91%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

90%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4288U

#1123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3776%

#1124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3721%

#1125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3416%

#1126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3400%

#1127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3369%

#1129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3254%

#1130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3120%

#1131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3115%

#1132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3031%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

100%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4288U leads in gaming performance. However, the Pro A12-8800B is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-4288U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pro A12-8800B stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 88% cheaper ($40 vs $342) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-4288U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+758%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)

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 A12-8800B Benchmark Check

Core i5-4288U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pro A12-8800B and Core i5-4288U

Pro A12-8800B

The Pro A12-8800B 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4288U

The Core i5-4288U 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $342.

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Processing Power

The Pro A12-8800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4288U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A12-8800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4288U — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Pro A12-8800B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pro A12-8800B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4288U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A12-8800B scores 2,667 against the Core i5-4288U's 2,659 — a 0.3% lead for the Pro A12-8800B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 528 vs 880, a 50% lead for the Core i5-4288U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,144 vs 1,800 (44.6% advantage for the Core i5-4288U).

Feature	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-4288U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+10%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
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	2,667	2,659
Geekbench 6 Single	528	880+67%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,144	1,800+57%

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Memory & Platform

The Pro A12-8800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4288U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Pro A12-8800B versus DDR3L 1600 MHz on the Core i5-4288U — the Core i5-4288U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pro A12-8800B supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pro A12-8800B) vs 12 (Core i5-4288U) — the Pro A12-8800B offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B) and Intel HM86,Intel HM87,Intel QM87 (Core i5-4288U).

Feature	Pro A12-8800B	Core i5-4288U
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-2133	DDR3L 1600 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+300%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B) vs true (Core i5-4288U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 Graphics (Pro A12-8800B) and Intel Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4288U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4288U targets Mobile.