Intel Core i3-4010U vs AMD A4-5000

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Intel Core i3-4010U CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A4-5000
Intel Core i3-4010U AMD A4-5000

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-4010U and the AMD A4-5000 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i3-4010U 2 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the AMD A4-5000 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013.
Intel Core i3 (205) Family AMD A (112)
Intel Core i 4000U (26) CPU group AMD A4-5000 (5)
4 Generation 4
Haswell U Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
Notebook Segment Notebook
-- Predecessor --
Intel Core i3-5010U Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4010U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-5000 clocks with 1.50 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i3-4010U Characteristic AMD A4-5000
2 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
1.70 GHz Frequency 1.50 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i3-4010U Characteristic AMD A4-5000
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU AMD Radeon HD 8330
0.20 GHz GPU frequency 0.50 GHz
1.00 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
7.5 GPU Generation 5
22 nm Technology 28 nm
3 Max. displays 2
20 Compute units 2
160 Shader 128
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
11.1 DirectX Version 11.1

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU AMD Radeon HD 8330
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-4010U, while the AMD A4-5000 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i3-4010U Characteristic AMD A4-5000
DDR3-1600 Memory DDR3L-1600
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
3.00 MB L3 Cache 2.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version --
12 PCIe lanes --
6.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-4010U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD A4-5000 is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i3-4010U Characteristic AMD A4-5000
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4010U has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A4-5000 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

Intel Core i3-4010U Characteristic AMD A4-5000
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
BGA 1168 Socket --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
-- Release price 115 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4010U (100%)
AMD A4-5000 (45%)
Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i3-4010U (97%)
AMD A4-5000 (77%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
416 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
173 (42%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
956 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
576 (60%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.00 GHz
320 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
AMD Radeon HD 8330 @ 0.50 GHz
127 (40%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
1654 (87%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
1907 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
454 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
354 (78%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
58 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
28 (48%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
171 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
119 (70%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
522 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i3-4010U
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
1105 (100%)
AMD A4-5000 AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

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