PRO A12-8870E vs Core i5-4200H
PRO A12-8870E
Core i5-4200H
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 PRO A12-8870E is positioned at rank 352 and the Core i5-4200H is on rank 221, so the Core i5-4200H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-8870E
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-8870E | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A12-8870E | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A12-8870E and Core i5-4200H
PRO A12-8870E
The PRO A12-8870E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,010 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-4200H
The Core i5-4200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,036 points. Launch price was $257.
Processing Power
The PRO A12-8870E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4200H offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-8870E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-8870E versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4200H — a 11.1% clock advantage for the PRO A12-8870E (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The PRO A12-8870E uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-4200H uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-8870E scores 3,010 against the Core i5-4200H's 3,036 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4200H.
| Feature | PRO A12-8870E | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,010 | 3,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 990 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,927 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-8870E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4200H uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A12-8870E | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-8870E) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4200H). The Core i5-4200H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the PRO A12-8870E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200H rivals Core i7-4500U.
| Feature | PRO A12-8870E | Core i5-4200H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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