CPU
GPU
A4-7300
Atom 330
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 A4-7300 is positioned at rank 672 and the Atom 330 is on rank 39, so the Atom 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-7300
Performance Per Dollar Atom 330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7300 | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Diamondville (2008−2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7300 | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 A4-7300 and Atom 330
A4-7300
The A4-7300 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,536 points. Launch price was $50.
Atom 330
The Atom 330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Diamondville (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $43.
Processing Power
The A4-7300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom 330's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4-7300 versus 0.1 GHz on the Atom 330 — a 190.2% clock advantage for the A4-7300 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A4-7300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom 330 uses Diamondville (2008−2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-7300 scores 1,536 against the Atom 330's 1,530 — a 0.4% lead for the A4-7300.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3900% | 0.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+137% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Diamondville (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,536 | 1,530 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom 330 uses PBGA437 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-7300 versus DDR2-533 on the Atom 330 — the A4-7300 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-7300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A4-7300) vs 1 (Atom 330). PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-7300) vs 0 (Atom 330) — the A4-7300 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-7300) and Intel BGA437 (Atom 330).
| Feature | A4-7300 | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | PBGA437 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600+50% | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-7300) / not specified (Atom 330). The A4-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Atom 330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Atom 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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