A8-7410
VS
Athlon PRO 3045B

A8-7410 vs Athlon PRO 3045B

AMD

A8-7410

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2015
VS
AMD

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

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 A8-7410 is positioned at rank 494 and the Athlon PRO 3045B is on rank 1177, so the A8-7410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A8-7410

#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
100%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
97%
#482
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
642%
#483
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
633%
#484
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
581%
#485
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
578%
#486
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
573%
#488
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
553%
#489
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
531%
#490
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
530%
#491
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
516%
#494
A8-7410
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B

#1164
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4514%
#1165
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4448%
#1166
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4083%
#1167
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4065%
#1168
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4027%
#1170
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3889%
#1171
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3729%
#1172
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3723%
#1173
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3623%
#1176
Core 2 Duo SL9600
MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A
100%
#1177
Athlon PRO 3045B
MSRP: $426|Avg: $180
100%
#1178
Core 2 Duo T5600
MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A
100%
#1179
Pentium N3510
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
99%
#1180
Core i7-7Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $285
99%
#1182
Core i7-4500U
MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A
96%
#1184
Athlon Neo X2 L325
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
95%
#1185
Core i3-2370M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
94%
#1186
Core i3-3217UE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
93%
#1187
Celeron T3000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $54
93%
#1188
Core m7-6Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $393
92%
#1189
Core M-5Y10
MSRP: $281|Avg: $20
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon PRO 3045B (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA8-7410Athlon PRO 3045B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)
✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-7410 (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA8-7410Athlon PRO 3045B
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A8-7410 and Athlon PRO 3045B

AMD

A8-7410

The A8-7410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,741 points. Launch price was $90.

AMD

Athlon PRO 3045B

The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The A8-7410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon PRO 3045B offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 3045B (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The A8-7410 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7410 scores 2,741 against the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2,770 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon PRO 3045B.

FeatureA8-7410Athlon PRO 3045B
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz
3.2 GHz+28%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz+5%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512 kB (per core)
Process
28 nm
14 nm-50%
Architecture
Carrizo-L (2015)
Dali (2020−2021)
PassMark
2,741
2,770+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
1,356
Geekbench 6 Multi
3,460
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Memory & Platform

The A8-7410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses FP5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1866 on the A8-7410 versus DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 3045B — the Athlon PRO 3045B supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon PRO 3045B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A8-7410) vs 2 (Athlon PRO 3045B). Both provide 8 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Carrizo-L SoC (A8-7410) and AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B).

FeatureA8-7410Athlon PRO 3045B
Socket
FP4
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1866
DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
32 GB+100%
RAM Channels
1
2+100%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-7410) / not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B). Both include integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics (A8-7410) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700.

FeatureA8-7410Athlon PRO 3045B
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
AMD Radeon Vega 3
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Entry-level Laptop