CPU
GPU
A4 PRO-7300B
Athlon II X3 415e
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 PRO-7300B is positioned at rank 607 and the Athlon II X3 415e is on rank 798, so the A4 PRO-7300B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 415e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4 PRO-7300B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4 PRO-7300B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 PRO-7300B and Athlon II X3 415e
A4 PRO-7300B
The A4 PRO-7300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). 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: 1,458 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X3 415e
The Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,481 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The A4 PRO-7300B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 415e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 415e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4 PRO-7300B versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X3 415e — a 46.2% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7300B (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A4 PRO-7300B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-7300B scores 1,458 against the Athlon II X3 415e's 1,481 — a 1.6% lead for the Athlon II X3 415e.
| Feature | A4 PRO-7300B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+60% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,458 | 1,481+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 375 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4 PRO-7300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Athlon II X3 415e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4 PRO-7300B) vs 0 (Athlon II X3 415e) — the A4 PRO-7300B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4 PRO-7300B) and AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 415e).
| Feature | A4 PRO-7300B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B) / not specified (Athlon II X3 415e). The A4 PRO-7300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Athlon II X3 415e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | A4 PRO-7300B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
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