CPU
GPU
A4-6300B
Atom x7-Z8700
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. The A4-6300B is positioned at rank #745 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-6300B
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300B | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300B | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-6300B and Atom x7-Z8700
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.
Atom x7-Z8700
The Atom x7-Z8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,325 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A4-6300B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-Z8700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-Z8700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300B versus 2.4 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8700 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the A4-6300B (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A4-6300B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x7-Z8700 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300B scores 1,328 against the Atom x7-Z8700's 1,325 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-6300B.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+63% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+131% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,328 | 1,325 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7-Z8700 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The A4-6300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-6300B) vs 2 (Atom x7-Z8700) — the A4-6300B offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300B) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x7-Z8700).
| Feature | A4-6300B | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+700% | 2 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-6300B) / not specified (Atom x7-Z8700). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300B) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x7-Z8700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6300B rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Atom x7-Z8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
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