A10-7300 vs Athlon X2 L310
A10-7300
Athlon X2 L310
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 A10-7300 is positioned at rank 1042 and the Athlon X2 L310 is on rank 933, so the Athlon X2 L310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7300
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7300 | Athlon X2 L310 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7300 | Athlon X2 L310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 A10-7300 and Athlon X2 L310
A10-7300
The A10-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,736 points. Launch price was $130.
Athlon X2 L310
The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A10-7300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X2 L310 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-7300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-7300 versus 1.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 L310 — a 90.9% clock advantage for the A10-7300. The A10-7300 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon X2 L310 uses Conesus (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7300 scores 1,736 against the Athlon X2 L310's 1,747 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon X2 L310.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Athlon X2 L310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+167% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+300% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Conesus (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,736 | 1,747 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 120 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 213 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-7300 uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X2 L310 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A10-7300 versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon X2 L310 — the A10-7300 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-7300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-7300) vs 0 (Athlon X2 L310) — the A10-7300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP3 (A10-7300) and Socket S1 (Athlon X2 L310).
| Feature | A10-7300 | Athlon X2 L310 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-7300) vs Yes (Athlon X2 L310). The A10-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Athlon X2 L310 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7300 targets Laptop, Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A10-7300 rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Athlon X2 L310 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Laptop | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The A10-7300 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 L310 debuted at $100. At current prices ($50 vs $20), the Athlon X2 L310 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-7300 delivers 34.7 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 L310 — making the Athlon X2 L310 the 86.2% better value option.
| Feature | A10-7300 | Athlon X2 L310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.7 | 87.3+152% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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