CPU
GPU
A4-5300B
Athlon 64 TF-20
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 A4-5300B is positioned at rank 781 and the Athlon 64 TF-20 is on rank 790, so the A4-5300B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-5300B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-5300B | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-5300B | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 A4-5300B and Athlon 64 TF-20
A4-5300B
The A4-5300B 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 1,246 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon 64 TF-20
The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A4-5300B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 TF-20 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A4-5300B has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the A4-5300B versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 — a 76.9% clock advantage for the A4-5300B. The A4-5300B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses Sherman (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5300B scores 1,246 against the Athlon 64 TF-20's 1,245 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-5300B.
| Feature | A4-5300B | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+125% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Sherman (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,246 | 1,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 428 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-5300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses S1g1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-5300B versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 TF-20 — the A4-5300B supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-5300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X (A4-5300B) and Socket S1 (Athlon 64 TF-20).
| Feature | A4-5300B | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | S1g1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-5300B) vs false (Athlon 64 TF-20). The A4-5300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7480D), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-5300B rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | A4-5300B | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7480D | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | false |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
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