A4-6250J vs VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
A4-6250J
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
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 A4-6250J is positioned at rank 643 and the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is on rank 552, so the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A4-6250J
Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6250J | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6250J | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-6250J and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
A4-6250J
The A4-6250J is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $50.
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in 12 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNQ (2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.47 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,615 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A4-6250J and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the A4-6250J versus 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the A4-6250J. The A4-6250J uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses CNQ (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6250J scores 1,619 against the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700's 1,615 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-6250J.
| Feature | A4-6250J | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+36% | 1.47 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-30% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Beema (2014) | CNQ (2011) |
| PassMark | 1,619 | 1,615 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 208 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6250J uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-6250J | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | NanoBGA2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-6250J) / not specified (VIA Nano QuadCore L4700). The A4-6250J includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6250J targets Entry Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6250J rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | A4-6250J | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Entry Desktop | — |
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