CPU
GPU
A4-3300M
Pentium A1018
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 A4-3300M is positioned at rank 888 and the Pentium A1018 is on rank 1105, so the A4-3300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium A1018
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3300M | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3300M | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A4-3300M and Pentium A1018
A4-3300M
The A4-3300M 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,186 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium A1018
The Pentium A1018 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,188 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3300M and Pentium A1018 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The A4-3300M is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A4-3300M scores 1,186 against the Pentium A1018's 1,188 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium A1018. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3300M vs 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium A1018.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 1,186 | 1,188 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 256 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3300M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium A1018 uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3300M) / not specified (Pentium A1018). The A4-3300M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Pentium A1018 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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