A4-7300 vs Core i3-2340UE

CPU

GPU

A4-7300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

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Core i3-2340UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

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A4-7300 vs Core i3-2340UE Performance Spectrum

A4-7300

2 / 2

1,536

0.0%

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Core i3-2340UE

2 / 4

1,545

+0.6%

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.

A4-7300 vs Core i3-2340UE FPS Benchmarks

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

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A4-7300 vs Core i3-2340UE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

A4-7300

2014

Why buy it

✅+51.7% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i3-2340UE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,536 vs 1,545).
❌282.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 17W.

Core i3-2340UE

2011

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 17W instead of 65W, a 48W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (230 vs 349).
❌Launch MSRP is still $200 MSRP, while A4-7300 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A4-7300.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-2340UE better than A4-7300?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A4-7300 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, Core i3-2340UE pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-2340UE is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

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

Core i3-2340UE is the better buy right now. Core i3-2340UE comes in at an unclear MSRP at $200 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The compromise is that A4-7300 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (7.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

A4-7300 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2011). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A4-7300 vs Core i3-2340UE Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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

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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. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-7300 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i3-2340UE — the A4-7300 supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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+20%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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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.