A4-4300M
VS
Core i3-2375M

A4-4300M vs Core i3-2375M

AMD

A4-4300M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Core i3-2375M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

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 A4-4300M is positioned at rank 647 and the Core i3-2375M is on rank 123, so the Core i3-2375M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-4300M

#635
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
882%
#636
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
869%
#637
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
797%
#638
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
794%
#639
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
787%
#641
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
760%
#642
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
728%
#643
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
727%
#644
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
708%
#647
A4-4300M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#650
Core i5-1345UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $312
100%
#662
Athlon II P360
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2375M

#111
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
297%
#112
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
292%
#113
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
268%
#114
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
267%
#115
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
265%
#117
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
256%
#118
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
245%
#119
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
245%
#120
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
238%
#123
Core i3-2375M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#126
Celeron N4000
MSRP: $107|Avg: $30
99%
#137
N200
MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A
96%
#138
Core 2 Duo SP9600
MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-4300M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2375M in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightA4-4300MCore i3-2375M
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4-4300MCore i3-2375M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A4-4300M and Core i3-2375M

AMD

A4-4300M

The A4-4300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,997 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Core i3-2375M

The Core i3-2375M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,978 points. Launch price was $250.

Processing Power

The A4-4300M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2375M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A4-4300M versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2375M — a 66.7% clock advantage for the A4-4300M (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A4-4300M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2375M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-4300M scores 1,997 against the Core i3-2375M's 1,978 — a 1% lead for the A4-4300M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 282 vs 238, a 16.9% lead for the A4-4300M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-4300M vs 3 MB on the Core i3-2375M.

FeatureA4-4300MCore i3-2375M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3 GHz+100%
1.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz+67%
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
3 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB (total)+100%
512 kB
Process
32 nm
32 nm
Architecture
Trinity (2012−2013)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,997
1,978
Geekbench 6 Single
282+18%
238
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Memory & Platform

The A4-4300M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2375M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

FeatureA4-4300MCore i3-2375M
Socket
FS1r2
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
16
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-4300M) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2375M). Both include integrated graphics Radeon HD 7420G (A4-4300M) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2375M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4300M targets Budget Laptop, Core i3-2375M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-4300M rivals Pentium B980; Core i3-2375M rivals Pentium 997.

FeatureA4-4300MCore i3-2375M
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 7420G
HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, EPT
Target Use
Budget Laptop
Thin & Light Laptop