A4-6300B vs Athlon X2 340

A4-6300B vs Athlon X2 340 Performance Spectrum

A4-6300B

2 / 2

1,328

0.0%

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Athlon X2 340

2 / 2

1,333

+0.4%

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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.

A4-6300B vs Athlon X2 340 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4-6300B vs Athlon X2 340: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4-6300B

2013

Why buy it

✅+4.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon HD 8370D, while Athlon X2 340 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,328 vs 1,333).

Athlon X2 340

2012

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (397 vs 415).
❌Launch MSRP is still $30 MSRP, while A4-6300B mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while A4-6300B can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon X2 340 better than A4-6300B?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A4-6300B is ahead with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon X2 340 pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon X2 340 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon X2 340 is the better buy right now. Athlon X2 340 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $30 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The compromise is that A4-6300B is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (44.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A4-6300B makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2012). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A4-6300B vs Athlon X2 340 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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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	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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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.