CPU
GPU
A4 PRO-7300B
Core 2 Solo SU3500
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 Core 2 Solo SU3500 is on rank 1195, 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 Core 2 Solo SU3500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4 PRO-7300B | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4 PRO-7300B | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core 2 Solo SU3500
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.
Core 2 Solo SU3500
The Core 2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,468 points. Launch price was $262.
Processing Power
The A4 PRO-7300B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A4 PRO-7300B has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4 PRO-7300B versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 — a 96.3% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7300B (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The A4 PRO-7300B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-7300B scores 1,458 against the Core 2 Solo SU3500's 1,468 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3500.
| Feature | A4 PRO-7300B | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+186% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+192% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 3 MB+200% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,458 | 1,468 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 375 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4 PRO-7300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4 PRO-7300B | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B) / not specified (Core 2 Solo SU3500). The A4 PRO-7300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 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 | Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
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