A4-7300 vs Xeon 3065
A4-7300
Xeon 3065
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 Xeon 3065 is on rank 923, 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 Xeon 3065
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7300 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7300 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 3065
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.
Xeon 3065
The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A4-7300 is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the A4-7300 scores 1,536 against the Xeon 3065's 1,545 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon 3065.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+63% | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,536 | 1,545 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 3065 uses LGA775 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-7300) / not specified (Xeon 3065). The A4-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Xeon 3065 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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