A4-4000 vs Atom D2700
A4-4000
Atom D2700
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 A4-4000 is positioned at rank 811 and the Atom D2700 is on rank 490, so the Atom D2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-4000
Performance Per Dollar Atom D2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-4000 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-4000 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-4000 and Atom D2700
A4-4000
The A4-4000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,152 points. Launch price was $50.
Atom D2700
The Atom D2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The A4-4000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom D2700's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A4-4000 versus 0.13 GHz on the Atom D2700 — a 184.4% clock advantage for the A4-4000 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The A4-4000 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom D2700 uses Cedarview (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-4000 scores 1,152 against the Atom D2700's 1,148 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-4000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-4000 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+2362% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+41% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Cedarview (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,152 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 348 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-4000 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom D2700 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The A4-4000 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A4-4000) vs 1 (Atom D2700). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-4000) vs 4 (Atom D2700) — the A4-4000 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A88X (A4-4000) and Intel FCBGA559 (Atom D2700).
| Feature | A4-4000 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-4000) / not specified (Atom D2700). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7480D (A4-4000) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom D2700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4000 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-4000 rivals Celeron G1610.
| Feature | A4-4000 | Atom D2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7480D | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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