CPU
GPU
A8-3530MX
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
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 A8-3530MX is positioned at rank 763 and the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is on rank 552, so the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A8-3530MX
Performance Per Dollar VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3530MX | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (CNQ (2011) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3530MX | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-3530MX and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
A8-3530MX
The A8-3530MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,608 points. Launch price was $90.
VIA Nano QuadCore L4700
The VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 is manufactured by TSMC. It was released in 12 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the CNQ (2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.47 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: NanoBGA2. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,615 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A8-3530MX and VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the A8-3530MX versus 1.47 GHz on the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 — a 55.5% clock advantage for the A8-3530MX (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The A8-3530MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses CNQ (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3530MX scores 1,608 against the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700's 1,615 — a 0.4% lead for the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+77% | 1.47 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+58% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-20% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | CNQ (2011) |
| PassMark | 1,608 | 1,615 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 278 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3530MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 uses NanoBGA2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | NanoBGA2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3530MX) / not specified (VIA Nano QuadCore L4700). The A8-3530MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3530MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3530MX rivals Core i5-2430M.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | VIA Nano QuadCore L4700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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