CPU
GPU
A4-7300
Core i3-2340UE
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 Core i3-2340UE is on rank 1137, so the A4-7300 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 Core i3-2340UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7300 | Core i3-2340UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7300 | Core i3-2340UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Core i3-2340UE
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.
Core i3-2340UE
The Core i3-2340UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The A4-7300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2340UE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4-7300 versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2340UE — a 101.9% clock advantage for the A4-7300. The A4-7300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2340UE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-7300 scores 1,536 against the Core i3-2340UE's 1,545 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-2340UE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 349 vs 230, a 41.1% lead for the A4-7300 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i3-2340UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+208% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,536 | 1,545 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349+52% | 230 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2340UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-7300) and HM65,QM67 (Core i3-2340UE).
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i3-2340UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-7300) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2340UE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8470D (A4-7300) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2340UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop, Core i3-2340UE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250; Core i3-2340UE rivals Embedded G-Series.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i3-2340UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Embedded |
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