CPU
GPU
A4-3300
Pentium Dual Core T4200
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 A4-3300 is positioned at rank 814 and the Pentium Dual Core T4200 is on rank 1044, so the A4-3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3300 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3300 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 A4-3300 and Pentium Dual Core T4200
A4-3300
The A4-3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,143 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium Dual Core T4200
The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3300 and Pentium Dual Core T4200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A4-3300. The A4-3300 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3300 scores 1,143 against the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 1,149 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-3300 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,143 | 1,149 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 266 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3300 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-3300 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3300) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4200). The A4-3300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6410D), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-3300 rivals Celeron G530.
| Feature | A4-3300 | Pentium Dual Core T4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6410D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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