CPU
GPU
A4-3310MX
Core i7-680UM
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 A4-3310MX is positioned at rank 887 and the Core i7-680UM is on rank 1036, so the A4-3310MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-680UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-3310MX and Core i7-680UM
A4-3310MX
The A4-3310MX 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 2.1 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: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.
Core i7-680UM
The Core i7-680UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The A4-3310MX packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-680UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX versus 2.53 GHz on the Core i7-680UM — a 1.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-680UM (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The A4-3310MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-680UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3310MX scores 1,190 against the Core i7-680UM's 1,196 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-680UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3310MX vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-680UM.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.53 GHz+1% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+44% | 1.46 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,190 | 1,196 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 273 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3310MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-680UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3310MX) / not specified (Core i7-680UM). The A4-3310MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Core i7-680UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Core i7-680UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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