CPU
GPU
A4-6300B
Athlon X2 340
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 A4-6300B is positioned at rank 745 and the Athlon X2 340 is on rank 462, so the Athlon X2 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-6300B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300B | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300B | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A4-6300B and Athlon X2 340
A4-6300B
The A4-6300B 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon X2 340
The Athlon X2 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the A4-6300B and Athlon X2 340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300B versus 3.6 GHz on the Athlon X2 340 — a 8% clock advantage for the A4-6300B (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The A4-6300B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X2 340 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300B scores 1,328 against the Athlon X2 340's 1,333 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon X2 340. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 397, a 4.4% lead for the A4-6300B that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,328 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+5% | 397 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 549 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FM2 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300B) and A55,A75,A85X,A88X (Athlon X2 340).
| Feature | A4-6300B | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4-6300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8370D), while the Athlon X2 340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300B targets Business Desktop, Athlon X2 340 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6300B rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Athlon X2 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | Desktop |
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