A4-3310MX vs Pentium 3805U

A4-3310MX vs Pentium 3805U Performance Spectrum

A4-3310MX

2 / 2

1,190

0.0%

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Pentium 3805U

2 / 2

1,196

+0.5%

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.

A4-3310MX vs Pentium 3805U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4-3310MX vs Pentium 3805U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4-3310MX

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 512W, a 477W reduction.
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,190 vs 1,196).

Pentium 3805U

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌1362.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium 3805U better than A4-3310MX?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A4-3310MX is ahead with a 1.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Pentium 3805U pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium 3805U is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium 3805U still makes the most sense overall. Pentium 3805U comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.5% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium 3805U makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2011) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

A4-3310MX vs Pentium 3805U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Pentium 3805U

The Pentium 3805U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,196 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the A4-3310MX and Pentium 3805U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3805U — a 27.3% clock advantage for the A4-3310MX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The A4-3310MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 3805U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3310MX scores 1,190 against the Pentium 3805U's 1,196 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 3805U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3310MX vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3805U.

Feature	A4-3310MX	Pentium 3805U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+32%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+11%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	256K (per core)+25500%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	1,190	1,196
Geekbench 6 Single	273	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-3310MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3805U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A4-3310MX versus DDR3L-1600 on the Pentium 3805U — the Pentium 3805U supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-3310MX) vs 12 (Pentium 3805U) — the A4-3310MX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-3310MX	Pentium 3805U
Socket	FS1	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3L-1600+20%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-3310MX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium 3805U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3310MX) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Pentium 3805U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop, Pentium 3805U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.