A4-7300 vs Core i7-640LM
A4-7300
Core i7-640LM
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 i7-640LM is on rank 333, so the Core i7-640LM 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 i7-640LM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7300 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7300 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-7300 and Core i7-640LM
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 i7-640LM
The Core i7-640LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,529 points. Launch price was $332.
Processing Power
The A4-7300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-640LM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4-7300 versus 2.93 GHz on the Core i7-640LM — a 30.9% clock advantage for the A4-7300 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The A4-7300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-640LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-7300 scores 1,536 against the Core i7-640LM's 1,529 — a 0.5% lead for the A4-7300.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+37% | 2.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+78% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,536 | 1,529 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-640LM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-7300 versus 1066 on the Core i7-640LM — the Core i7-640LM supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-7300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-7300) and HM55,HM57,QM57,QS57 (Core i7-640LM).
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-7300) vs true (Core i7-640LM). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8470D (A4-7300) and Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) (Core i7-640LM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250; Core i7-640LM rivals Core 2 Duo SL9400.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Core i7-640LM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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